KC Hill
Sundus
Jimbo
Paladin
Craig Hill
Ahmed
Oracle of DelphiJanuary 24 - Alfred Hitchcock
January 23rd 2007 20:10
January 24, 1925
Today marks the release of Alfred Hitchcock's first feature film, The Pleasure Garden. The film was a commercial failure, however it propelled the aspiring director into the thriller genre, which would make him one of the most influential directors of the 20th century. Hitchcock landed the film after being turned down for another film, The Rat, by Graham Cutts.
Hitchcock's second film, The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog, was his first thriller and the director had already begun to exhibit trademarks which he is famous for, including the use of Expressionist techniques and the concept of "the wrong man." Between 1926 and 1976, Hitchcock made close to 65 films, among them the infamous Psycho.
Alfred Hitchcock died in 1980, having established himself as one of the greatest thriller directors.
| 90 |
| Vote |
subscribe to this blog
Content on this site is written and mediated by Craig Hill
Go to Craig Hill's home page for information about corporate training courses, university preparation courses and writing services available
Go to Craig Hill's home page for information about corporate training courses, university preparation courses and writing services available
Comment by JohnDoe
Film & TV on DVD
Comment by Jessicca
Learning Something Everyday
I remembered I watch The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog, but I can't seemed to remember the details... probably I was just too young then. Maybe I should hunt around for it again.
Thank's for the informative post, Jimbo
Jessicca
Comment by JohnDoe
Film & TV on DVD