The read
It runs a compact 24m.
Synopsis
Focussing on his early career, this profile looks at director Alfred Hitchcock’s breakthrough in silent films, acclaimed thrillers such as “The 39 Steps” (1935) and the influences which prompted his departure for a new life in America in 1939. Featuring Hugh Stewart, editor of “The Man Who Knew Too Much” (1934).
Ratings
IMDb6.6/10
5 audience votes
Key crew
- David LemonWriter
- David LemonDirector
Cast
- Roy Ward BakerSelf
- Charles BarrSelf
- David BondNarrator (voice)
- Robert DonatSelf (archive footage)
- Alfred HitchcockSelf (archive footage)
- Edward JosephSelf (as Teddy Joseph)
- John Kennedy MellingSelf
- Hugh StewartSelf
Themes
movie businessdirector