---
title: "The Man Who Knew Too Much"
year: 1934
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-man-who-knew-too-much-1934"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 8208
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 76
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-man-who-knew-too-much-1934

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Man Who Knew Too Much is a film first released in 1934. Catalogued under Thriller, Mystery. Produced and broadcast by Gaumont-British Picture Corporation. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A British couple stumbles upon an assassination plot, leading to the kidnapping of their daughter."

### Why Watch
- Critically acclaimed film from Hitchcock's British period
- Stars Leslie Banks and Peter Lorre

### Caveats & Content Note
- Runtime is relatively brief
- Tone & Suitability: The film involves themes of kidnapping and an imminent assassination attempt.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: thriller, mystery

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Alfred Hitchcock
- **Networks / Studios**: Gaumont-British Picture Corporation

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Leslie Banks** as *Bob Lawrence*
- **Edna Best** as *Jill Lawrence*
- **Peter Lorre** as *Abbott*
- **Frank Vosper** as *Ramon Levine*
- **Hugh Wakefield** as *Clive*
- **Nova Pilbeam** as *Betty Lawrence*
- **Pierre Fresnay** as *Louis Bernard*
- **Cicely Oates** as *Nurse Agnes*
- **D.A. Clarke-Smith** as *Binstead*
- **George Curzon** as *Gibson*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was the film released?
The film was released in the 1930s.

### Q: Who stars in the film?
The film stars Leslie Banks and Peter Lorre.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
The film belongs to the thriller and mystery genres.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film is from Hitchcock's British period.

### Q: What is the premise of the film?
A British couple vacationing in St. Moritz receives a clue to an assassination attempt and has their daughter kidnapped to keep them quiet.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Man Who Knew Too Much — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/8208)
- [The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Man_Who_Knew_Too_Much_(1934_film))
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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*