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A Pioneering Exploration of Unwed Motherhood and Social Stigma Introduction “Not Wanted,” released in 1949, is a groundbreaking film directed by Ida Lupino, one of the few female directors in Hollywood’s Golden Age. The film delves into the taboo subject…
A Diptych in Hitchcock’s Career Introduction Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Man Who Knew Too Much” occupies a unique space within his prolific career, given that it was made twice—once in 1934 in Britain and then again in 1956 in Hollywood. Each…
Hitchcock’s Experiment in Thriller Tropes Introduction “Number Seventeen,” a 1932 British film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, is a lesser-known work that tends to be sidelined in discussions of his more iconic films. Known for its bewildering plot and quick pacing,…
Hitchcock’s German-language Curiosity Introduction “Mary,” a 1931 German-language film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, is often overlooked in the vast landscape of Hitchcock’s oeuvre. It serves as a fascinating curiosity—essentially a German version of “Murder!”—shot simultaneously with its English-language counterpart. Though…
Hitchcock’s Early Foray into Psychological Thrillers Introduction Released in 1930, “Murder!” holds a special place in Alfred Hitchcock’s early filmography as a seminal attempt to venture into psychological thrillers—a genre he would later master. Adapted from the play “Enter Sir…
The Enigma in Hitchcock’s Filmography Introduction “An Elastic Affair,” a short film released in 1930, is an enigmatic entry in Alfred Hitchcock’s expansive body of work. In many respects, it’s considered a “lost film,” as no known copies exist today.…
Easy Virtue: Hitchcock’s Early Dive into Social Morality Introduction “Easy Virtue,” a 1928 silent film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, is an adaptation of a Noël Coward play that delves into the social stigmas surrounding divorce and scandal. Not typically cited…
Hitchcock’s Departure into Romantic Comedy Introduction “The Farmer’s Wife,” released in 1928, is an often-overlooked film in Alfred Hitchcock’s early career, mainly because it deviates significantly from the suspenseful and psychologically complex narratives for which he is best known. Based…
An Early Experiment in Visual Storytelling Introduction “The Ring,” a 1927 British silent film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, stands as a unique entity within the director’s oeuvre. Not only is it Hitchcock’s only original screenplay but also one of his…
A Peek into the Genesis of Hitchcock’s Vision Introduction: A Bold Debut in Silent Cinema Made in 1925, “The Pleasure Garden” is not just Alfred Hitchcock’s directorial debut; it’s a window into the genesis of a filmmaker who would later…