Synopsis:
Johnny Jones is an action reporter on a New York newspaper. The editor appoints him European correspondent because he is fed up with the dry, reports he currently gets. Jones’ first assignment is to get the inside story on a secret treaty agreed between two European countries by the famous diplomat, Mr. Van Meer. However things don’t go to plan and Jones enlists the help of a young woman to help track down a group of spies.Read More »
Alfred Hitchcock
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Alfred Hitchcock – Foreign Correspondent (1940)
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Adrian Brunel, Alfred Hitchcock – Elstree Calling (1930)
Comedy1921-1930Adrian BrunelAlfred HitchcockMusicalUnited KingdomQuote:
A series of 19 musical and comedy “vaudeville” sketches presented in the form of a live broadcast hosted by Tommy Handley (as himself). There are two “running gags” which connect the sketches. In one, an actor wants to perform Shakespeare, but he is continually denied air-time. The other gag has an inventor trying to view the broadcast on television. Four of the sketches are in color (in shades of yellow and brown only).Read More » -
Alfred Hitchcock – Spellbound [+Extras] (1945)
1941-1950250 Quintessential Film NoirsAlfred HitchcockClassicsMysteryUSASynopsis: The head of the Green Manors mental asylum Dr. Murchison is retiring to be replaced by Dr. Edwardes, a famous psychiatrist. Edwardes arrives and is immediately attracted to the beautiful but cold Dr. Constance Petersen. However, it soon becomes apparent that Dr. Edwardes is in fact a paranoid amnesiac impostor. He goes on the run with Constance who tries to help his condition and solve the mystery of what happened to the real Dr. Edwardes.Read More »
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Alfred Hitchcock – The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956)
1951-1960Alfred HitchcockThrillerUSASynopsis:
Ben McKenna (James Stewart), his wife Jo (Doris Day) and their boy Hank ride a bus bound for Marrakech. When the boy accidentally yanks the veil off a Moroccan woman, a smooth talking Frenchman diffuses the situation. Ben reveals that he’s a doctor, attended a medical convention in Paris and is visiting North Africa for a change of scenery. The Frenchman invites the couple to dinner, but Jo confides to her husband that she finds the man suspicious.Read More » -
Alfred Hitchcock – The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934)
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Bob (Leslie Banks) and Jill Lawrence (Edna Best) are on a winter sports holiday with their teenage daughter. When their friend Louis Bernard is shot whilst dancing with Jill, he tells Bob of an assassination about to take place in London.Fearing that their plot will be revealed, the assassins kidnap their daughter in order to keep the Lawrence’s quiet.
Bob and Jill return to London and take matters into their own hands.
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Alfred Hitchcock – Champagne (1928)
1921-1930Alfred HitchcockComedySilentUSAplot summary:
A spoilt rich girl leads a life of luxury on the profits from her father’s champagne business. To bring her back down to earth he tells her that all the money has been lost so she goes to seek her fortune.Read More » -
Alfred Hitchcock – Mary (1931)
1931-1940Alfred HitchcockGermanyMysteryQueer Cinema(s)ThrillerA juror in a murder trial, after voting to convict, has second thoughts and begins to investigate on his own before the execution. German version of “Murder. (ımbd)Read More »
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Fletcher Markle – A Talk With Hitchcock (1964)
1961-1970Alfred HitchcockDocumentaryFletcher MarkleTVUSATime to stretch… Swap from fiction to documentary. Enjoy the master of suspense!
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A rare glimpse into the mind of the notorious cagey master filmmaker, this documentary was shot on the set of Alfred Hitchcock’s Marnie. With remarkable candor Hitchcock discusses his career and his passion for movies. — Jonathan CrowRead More » -
Alfred Hitchcock – Downhill (1927)
1921-1930Alfred HitchcockDramaSilentUSAQuote:
Roddy, first son of the rich Berwick family, is expelled from school when he takes the blame for his friend Tim’s theft. His family sends him away and all of his friends leave him alone. Roddy decides to go to Paris where he spends what little money he has and starts working as a dancer. He soon becames a victim of alcoholism. Roddy manages to move to England’s colonies but some sailors send him back to his rich family hoping for a reward.Read More »