Hitchcock Collection (page 9)

The Jazz Age - scene from Champagne
On with the dance - a study in modernity from the film, Champagne, a British movie shown by the Wardour Company, directed by Alfred Hitchcock

LILLIE HITCHCOCK COIT (1843-1929). Elizabeth Lillie Wyche Hitchcock Coit. American honorary volunteer firefighter. Photographed c1863

Edward Hitchcock (1793-1864), American geologist who was the third President of Amherst College (1845-1854). He carried out geological surveys in Massachusetts

EDWARD HITCHCOCK (1793-1864). American geologist

Street scene outside a London theatre
Street scene outside a Central London theatre. Across the road the film Spellbound (1945) is on show, starring Ingrid Bergman and Gregory Peck. circa 1945

Traditional cottage at Niarbyl, Isle of Man, with film crew
View of a traditional cottage at Niarbyl, on the south west coast of the Isle of Man, with a film crew working on The Manxman (1929, directed by Alfred Hitchcock, based on a novel by Hall Caine)

Edward Hitchcock, US geologist
Edward Hitchcock (1793-1864), American geologist. Hitchcock began his career as a teacher and a clergyman, but later became professor of chemistry at Amherst College, Massachusetts, USA

HITCHCOCK: THE BRIDE, 1900. George Hitchcock: The Bride. Oil on canvas, c1900

The Bridge Builders
The title page of Rudyard Kiplings short story The Bridge Builders, as it first appeared in the Illustrated London News Christmas issue, 1893

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"Hitchcock: The Master of Suspense and Artistic Allusions" Step into the world of Alfred Hitchcock, where art and cinema collide in a thrilling symphony of suspense. Just like Leonardo da Vinci's enigmatic works, Hitchcock's films leave us pondering their hidden meanings. In "Head of a Bear, " da Vinci captures the raw power and intensity that can be found in nature - much like Hitchcock did with his iconic thriller "Jamaica Inn. " Aubrey Mather and Maureen O'Hara bring this gripping tale to life, leaving audiences on the edge of their seats. Hitchcock's early masterpiece "Blackmail" showcases Anny Ondra as she grapples with guilt and deception. With each twist and turn, we are reminded that even the most innocent can be drawn into a web of intrigue. Just as one might borrow books from a lending library, Hitchcock borrows inspiration from various sources. His films often pay homage to great artists like da Vinci, whose equestrian studies come alive in scenes such as "A Horseman Trampling on a Fallen Foe. " Through his lens, Hitchcock expertly crafts allegories that explore the depths of human emotions. In works such as "Allegories of Pleasure and Pain" or "Envy, " he delves into our darkest desires and fears - reminding us that there is always more than meets the eye. But it isn't all darkness; amidst these tales lies beauty too. Like da Vinci's serene landscapes or graceful feline sketches, Hitchcock paints vivid backdrops for his stories - transporting us to worlds both familiar and unknown. As we delve deeper into his filmography, we discover two drawings close to Hitchcock's heart: love stories filled with passion but also heartache. These emotional journeys mirror those depicted in "The Manxman, " directed by none other than Alfred himself. So step into the world of Hitchcock, where art and cinema intertwine.