1 Hitchcock: Audience and Viewers Reaction–Theory and Practice

Hitchcock’s complex approach to his audience and viewers.

1 Hitchcock: Film Vs. Literature (Pure Cinema)

What I do is read a story only once, and if I like the basic idea, I just forget all about the book and start to create cinema–Hitchcock

1 Hitchcock: Objects–Keys

Keys feature prominently in Hitchcock’s movies, in both literal and figurative ways.

Movie Stars: Bogarde, Dirk–Background, Career, Screen Image, Awards, Filmography

Updated March 3, 2022 Dirk Bogarde Career Summary: Occupational Inheritance: Yes Social Class: middle, father, art editor of The Times; mother, former actress Nationality: UK Race/Ethnicity/Religion Family: eldest of 3; sent to Glasgow Education: Training: Teacher/Inspirational Figure: Radio Debut: TV Debut: Stage Debut: 1939, aged 18; then served in WWII Broadway Debut: Film Debut: uncredited […]

Oscar Actors: Heflin, Van (Supp. Actor Winner for “Johnny Eager”)—Social Background, Career, Awards

Heflin had an excellent part as Robert Taylor’s doomed friend in Johnny Eager (1942), which won Heflin the Best Supporting Actor Oscar, and was a box office success.