Shorts and controversies Salient warning of fascists’ capabilities angered critics They roundly rejected earnest plea to hit enemies harder Racist controversy shown onscreen spilled over into real life Author Steinbeck …
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The Trouble with Charlie: Hell breaks loose when the devil comes to town Bad omen: A steam train chimney’s black smoke cloud signals his arrival One Good Mother: Hitch’s kindest-ever …
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The Trouble with Cary: Hitch cast heartthrob Grant in an atypical bad boy role First film with Hitch’s favourite actor added to his roster of charming psychopaths Lamb to the …
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Home video Chasing down all the best editions of the Master’s wartime spy classic Many preserved or restored transfers but beware censored post-war prints All the best DVDs and Blu-rays come from …
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Censorship and partners in war crime Alfred Newman’s thrilling score supplemented by several diegetic pieces of music For decades, many countries only released post-war, politically censored versions Provoking: It was …
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The first true American Hitchcock: Reprises beloved chase, spy and romance themes Followed Rebecca but without overbearing producer David O. Selznick’s interference Work for hire: made with fellow but far …
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Revisiting contemporary and modern critical appreciation Topical spy thriller followed hot on the heels of hit Rebecca Well-meaning but misguided message not loved by everyone Western star Joel McCrea did …
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The Master of Suspense battled with censorship for most of his long career He learned how to lead British censors in a merry dance to fulfil his wishes Well-practised in …
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12.24 news: Alfred Hitchcock Presents – The Musical at the Theatre Royal, Bath, 22 March–12 April 2025 (vids). One of the longest running and most critically acclaimed TV series ever made …
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Production The storyline of Daphne du Maurier’s first bestseller was hacked about but its spirit remains There have been scores of adaptations over the years but the Master’s was one …