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The film’s original screenwriter Ivan Hunt refused to adapt the rape scene in the original novel because he believed that the audience would no longer sympathize with the male protagonist. Hitchcock subsequently fired him and took over as the screenwriter Jay Pry. Sen Allen said that this rape scene was Hitchcock’s intentions.
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Hitchcock originally hoped to use the wonderful script of the film to attract Grace Kelly , who has become the princess of Monaco, to make a comeback, but because of strong opposition from the Monaco nationals, Kelly had to decline the invitation.
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In order to shoot horseback riding scenes in the studio, Hitchcock thought of borrowing a giant treadmill to complete the shooting.
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During the filming of the film, Tibi Hedron and Hitchcock's cooperation relationship was very tense. This situation did not happen when Hitchcock worked with other actresses.
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The film is the last time Hitchcock has chosen a blonde to play a central role in the film .
Marnie behind the scenes gags
2021-12-22 08:01
Extended Reading
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Marnie Edgar: In case you didn't recognise it, that was a rejection
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[Marnie takes a taxi back home, to a poor district by the wharf. There are girls skipping to a song]
Girls skipping: Mother, mother, I am ill. Send for the doctor over the hill. Call for the doctor. Call for the nurse. Call for the lady with the alligator purse... Mumps, said the doctor. Measles, said the nurse. Nothing, said the lady with the alligator purse. How many years will I live? One Two Three Four...