55 Steps dama Hitchcock made his change-of-pace foray

Hitchcock made his change-of-pace foray into all- out humor memorable

As the storm strengthens and the relatives are forced to huddle together in a cramped hallway

fearless and loaded with wicked lines and touches" (Los Angeles Times)

multistoried Grand Hotel the year before

In his final film (and only starring role without partner Bud Abbott)

55 Steps dama Hitchcock made his change-of-pace foray55 STEPS is based on the inspiring true story of an outrageous and smart Eleanor Riese (Helena Bonham Carter), a patient in a psychiatric hospital where she's been mistreated, and her attorney, a patients' rights lawyer, Colette Hughes (Hilary Swank).