The Lady Vanishes
Had she vanished into thin air...Or was she never really there?
1979 · 1h 37m · PG
Comedy, Mystery, Romance, Thriller
Directed by
Anthony Page
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The Lady Vanishes
Overview
On the eve of World War II, zany heiress Amanda Kelly travels by train to Switzerland. While passing through Germany, she meets a sweet elderly lady, who suddenly vanishes. Distraught, she questions her fellow passengers who claim that the woman was never there. Unsure if it's all in her mind or if there's a more sinister plot afoot, Amanda teams up with photographer Robert Condon to discover the truth.
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