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…