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What was Hitchcock's first American film?

Rebecca. This was his only film to win the Best Picture Academy Award.

Which of Hitchcock's films ended without 'The End'?

The Birds. This was to give the impression of unending terror.

Where was 'Shadow of a Doubt' set?

Santa Rosa.

What are the names of the two leading characters in 'To Catch a Thief'?

Frances Stevens, John Robie. Eve Kendall ('North by Northwest'), Johnny Aysgarth ('Suspicion'), Melanie Daniels ('The Birds'), Tony Wendice ('Dial M for Murder'), Lisa Freemont ('Rear Window'), Guy Haines ('Strangers on a Train').

In 'Vertigo', what colour dress does Madeleine Elster wear when Scottie first sees her?

Green. Green is used throughout the film.

In what country was 'Under Capricorn' mainly set?

Australia. Joseph Cotten, Michael Wilding and Ingrid Bergman starred in this 1949 movie.

What weapon was Captain Lesgate killed with in 'Dial M for Murder'?

scissors. Ray Milland, Grace Kelly and Robert Cummings starred. Anthony Dawson portrayed the unfortunate Captain Lesgate.

In which film was Marion Crane (Janet Leigh) killed in the shower?

Psycho. The blood in this scene was chocolate sauce.

Who was Hitchcock's wife?

Alma Reville. Hitch met Alma Reville at his first studio in England.

Who from 'Goodbye Mr Chips' had earlier starred in 'The 39 Steps'?

Robert Donat. Donat portrayed Richard Hannay in 'Steps', and Chips himself in 'Mr. Chips'.

What is Hitch's cameo in 'North By Northwest'?

Misses a bus at the end of the opening credits. He boards the train with a double bass in 'Strangers on a Train',sits next to Cary Grant on a bus in 'To Catch a Thief' and walks his dogs out of a pet shop in 'The Birds'.

How many Hitchcock films did Cary Grant and Jimmy Stewart act in, in total?

8. Each appeared in four of Hitch's films. Cary: 'Suspicion', 'Notorious', 'To Catch a Thief' and 'North by Northwest'. Jimmy: 'Rope', 'Rear Window', 'The Man Who Knew Too Much' and 'Vertigo'.

What was Hitch's first thriller?

The Lodger. 'The Lodger' (1927) starred Ivor Novello as Jonathan Drew, the eponymous lodger.

Which of these films were not based on a story by Daphne du Maurier?

I Confess. 'I Confess', starring Montgomery Clift, and set in Quebec, was based on a play by Paul Anthelme.

Who is not a character from 'Rebecca'?

Lina McLaidlaw. Lina McLaidlaw, from 'Suspicion', won Joan Fontaine an Oscar after she missed out the year before for 'Rebecca'.

Bernard Herrmann did NOT compose the music for which film?

Foreign Correspondent. He was also seen as the conductor in 'The Man Who Knew Too Much'.

Who starred in 'Rear Window'?

Jimmy Stewart , Grace Kelly. Donat and Carroll were in 'The 39 Steps'. 'The Birds' starred Taylor and Hedren. Peck and Bergman were in 'Spellbound' together.

Which James Bond starred in 'Marnie' with Tippi Hedren?

Sean Connery.

What non-existent spy does Phillip Vandamm (James Mason) think Roger Thornhill (Cary Grant) is in 'North by Northwest'?

George Kaplan. Dr. Ben McKenna: 'The Man Who Knew Too Much' Prof. Michael Armstrong: 'Torn Curtain' and Mark Halliday: 'Dial M for Murder'

Which producer did Hitch feel was too interfering?

David.O Selznick. Selznick gave Hitchcock his first American contract.