About Alfred Hitchcock
Alfred Hitchcock is one of the most influential filmmakers in cinema history. His career spans six decades, and he directed more than 50 feature films. His best-known films include Blackmail, The Three Investigators, and The Wreck of the Mary Deare. These films showcase the genius of this famous director.
Blackmail
Alfred Hitchcock's Blackmail is a psychological thriller that was initially shot in silent form, and later remade in sound. Blackmail was the first British film to use synchronized sound, and was the biggest hit of 1929 in Britain. Although the talkie version is the more popular version, critics believe that the silent version is superior.
Although Blackmail is not Hitchcock's best known film, it is one of his most affecting and enduring. The story is a shocking thriller that punishes Alice White for running home with a man who tried to rape her. The film is a great example of Hitchcock's use of imagery to convey ideas more powerfully than traditional dialogue. Hitchcock had made nine silent films prior to Blackmail, and it was his first sound film. As a result, Blackmail seems surprisingly modern for its age, with witty visuals and a sad ending.
To Catch a Thief
To Catch a Thief is a 1955 romantic thriller film directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Its screenplay was written by John Michael Hayes and based on the 1952 novel of the same name by David Dodge. It has been considered one of Hitchcock's greatest films.
Despite its lack of tension, TO CATCH A THIEF has an excellent premise and is highly entertaining. The actors Kelly and Grant give fine performances, and the cinematography is Oscar-winning. But the acting is what makes TO CATCH A THIEF stand out.
The film is an effective chase story. It includes a clever chicken crossing the road gag. Its luminous leading actors add an extra dimension to the proceedings. Grace Kelly is even more appealing than she was in High Society, with her classic elegance tempered with a playful streak.
The Three Investigators
Alfred Hitchcock and the Three Investigators is a series of detective books for young readers. The books are a blend of mystery and humor. They follow the adventures of three detectives, one of whom is famous for being a director in the movie "Psycho". The books are written in a very simple language, but the storylines are often quite complex and involving.
The books about the Three Investigators were written by various authors. Some of them were Mary Virginia Carey, while others were authored by Marcus Breresford. They were originally published in a hardcover edition. The first book was published in the 1970s, and the second edition was published in 1978. The inner copyright notice incorrectly reported that the book was "written in cooperation with" another author.
The Wreck of the Mary Deare
"The Wreck of the Mary Deare" is a fascinating character study as well as a nautical thriller. The film is a co-production between American and British production companies and is based on the novel by Hammond Innes. It stars Charlton Heston and Gary Cooper. It was originally intended to be directed by Alfred Hitchcock, but instead was directed by Michael Anderson.
The film starts out as a seaborne adventure, but quickly devolves into a character study. The film also ends up being a whodunit and a courtroom drama. Still, it's well-made and has some interesting segues from land to sea. It also marks the beginning of the career of Charlton Heston and Gary Cooper.
Strangers on a Train
Alfred Hitchcock's Strangers on a Train marked his comeback from his infamous B movies, and it also reflects the filmmaker's interest in micromanaging the production process. The film's opening scene shows two sets of male feet hurrying towards a train. One pair is wearing conservative shoes while the other wears black and white spectator shoes. The difference in the two men's movements suggests that they have very different personalities. As the train approaches, the two men meet and are soon drawn together in a compartment on the train.
In this film, Hitchcock makes use of doubles throughout. This is a theme that runs throughout the film, from the title sequence to Bruno ordering a double drink. Even Bruno plays the double bass.
