The Films of Sir Alfred Hitchcock

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1. Born in London in 1899, Hitchcock began as a junior film technician before moving on to motion picture direction in 1925. What was the name of his first directorial outing in 1925? The Tenth Man The Mountain Eagle The Pleasure Garden The Lodger

2. With the advent of talkie movies a few years after his first directorial outing, Hitchcock took full advantage and made his first talkie in 1929. What was the film's title? Murder Blackmail Treason Larceny

3. One of Hitchcock's first films to put him into the spotlight was 'The Man Who Knew Too Much'. Released in 1934 it starred an actor who would later become more famous for creepy roles in horror films. Who is he? Peter Lorre Christopher Lee Lon Chaney Jr. Vincent Price

4. A cinematic masterpiece the following year, in 1935, was "The 39 Steps". This fabulous comedy thriller was based on a novel by whom? John Buchan John Buck John Buchanan John Book

5. After such films as 'The Secret Agent', 'The Lady Vanishes' and 'Jamaica Inn' came another cinematic triumph with 'Rebecca'. The film starred, amongst others, Nigel Bruce. Which character was he to become more famous playing? Sherlock Holmes Dr. Watson Hercule Poirot Captain Hastings

6. A few years later on came 'Shadow of a Doubt' in 1943. It featured a favourite uncle, played by Joseph Cotten, who visits his family but is actually on the run from the police. By what name do the police know him? New York Widow Murderer Black Spider Murderer Merry Widow Murderer Black Widow Murderer

7. After 'Shadow of a Doubt' in 1943 came films like 'Notorious', 'Rope', 'Strangers on a Train' and 'Rear Window'. Then, in 1958, 'Vertigo' was released with James Stewart and Kim Novak. The film was parodied (along with other Hitchcock films) in 1977 by Mel Brooks. What was the film called? Answer: (Two Words)

8. After 'North by Northwest' came probably his most famous film, 'Psycho'. Released in 1960 and most famous for the shower scene. The actress playing the murder victim in this scene has a famous actress daughter. Who is that daughter? Jamie Lee Curtis Sigourney Weaver Jennifer Jason Leigh Kim Basinger

9. Another of Hitchcock's classics was 'The Birds', where birds unaccountably make attacks on a coastal town. But in which state was it set? Maryland California Oregon Connecticut

10. After 'Marnie', 'Torn Curtain', 'Topaz' and 'Frenzy' came his final film about a fake medium. What was its title? Family Disguise Family Affair Family Plot Family Man