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After establishing himself during the silent era of the 1920s, Alfred Hitchcock successfully transitioned to talkies with the release of the hugely successful Blackmail in 1929. The next ten years would see him gain further traction as one of Britain's most prolific film directors, working alongside leading actors of the time, such as Charles Laughton, Margaret Lockwood and Peter Lorre.
For a film that's little more than an hour long, Number 17 manages to weave a complex plot of who's who and whodunit. The whole thing is very chaotic, much like the hoard of stray cats that caused trouble on Hitchcock's abandoned house film set. Lion's character is really entertaining, but his comedic touches dampen down the drama a bit too much.Release Date November 7, 1932 Director Alfred Hitchcock Cast Leon M.
Jamaica Inn was the first of two Hitchcock movies based on Daphne du Maurier novels, the second being Rebecca, which won an Oscar for Best Picture. Despite their success, Hitchcock wasn't a fan of either film, due to constant feuds with producers. One of the producers on Jamaica Inn was also the lead actor, Laughton, which gave him a considerable amount of influence that didn't sit well with Hitchcock.
"With a plot reminiscent of James Bond, Secret Agent is an entertaining blend of espionage, adventure and love with touches of comedy thrown in." The Man Who Knew Too Much was Hitchcock's first international success, but that didn't prevent him from remaking the film in 1956, claiming that the original was the work of an amateur. While Banks and Best are admirable leads, they struggle to compete with the stardom of James Stewart and Doris Day that made The Man Who Knew Too Much one of Hitchcock's best movies of the 50s.
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