Alfred Hitchcock in his own words [sound recording].
by Hitchcock, Alfred.
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SoundPublisher: Bath : BBC Audiobooks, 2012Description: 1 sound disc (1 hr.) : digital, stereo ; 4 3/4 in.ISBN: 9781445846590 (sound disc) :.Classification number: 791.4302 HITSubject(s): Hitchcock, Alfred, 1899-1980 -- Interviews | Audiobooks | Performing Arts | Films, cinema | Individual film directors, film-makersSummary: In interviews ranging from 1955 to 1980, Alfred Hitchcock talks about the time he was locked in a police cell when he was a child and being typecast as a director of thrillers. In interviews ranging from 1955 to 1980, Alfred Hitchcock talks about the time he was locked in a police cell when he was a child and being typecast as a director of thrillers. He also discusses his early films; the advent of `talkies'; planning Psycho; American audiences; cinema techniques; horror films, and the influence of real crimes. He considers the difference between making films in America and Britain; the importance of lighting; his female leads, and being a practical joker. As well as critics, he also touches on avoiding clichs; murder in film; film editing and music; The Birds; the star factor in actors, and making comedies. Please note that, due to the age and nature of this archive material, the sound quality may vary.2 CDs. 1 hr 20 mins.
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In interviews ranging from 1955 to 1980, Alfred Hitchcock talks about the time he was locked in a police cell when he was a child and being typecast as a director of thrillers. In interviews ranging from 1955 to 1980, Alfred Hitchcock talks about the time he was locked in a police cell when he was a child and being typecast as a director of thrillers. He also discusses his early films; the advent of `talkies'; planning Psycho; American audiences; cinema techniques; horror films, and the influence of real crimes. He considers the difference between making films in America and Britain; the importance of lighting; his female leads, and being a practical joker. As well as critics, he also touches on avoiding clichs; murder in film; film editing and music; The Birds; the star factor in actors, and making comedies. Please note that, due to the age and nature of this archive material, the sound quality may vary.2 CDs. 1 hr 20 mins.
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