Black and White Hitchcock

Alisha 2022-03-21 09:02:09

Released in 1938, the black-and-white film is one of Hitchcock's early films. The plot is relatively simple. Kelly, who was about to get married in London, was trapped in a small hotel down the mountain because of an avalanche. She ran into photographer Kant. .
In the car, Kelly and an elderly woman, Floyd, were accompanied and looked after each other. Kelly fell asleep in a trance after being hit on the head the night before. When she woke up, the old woman was gone. Kelly couldn't find it anywhere, so she had to call the police. Unexpectedly, everyone in the same car said that they had never seen an old woman, and Kelly, who was confused, met Kant again. Kant believed in Kelly and felt that something was wrong. The two reconciled and launched an investigation together.
I have to say, this movie is really good. First of all, the plot is very attractive. What impressed me the most was the panning shots of Kelly before and after waking up on the train. More importantly, this film is not only a suspense film, it also has an important political color, which is not uncommon in Hitchcock's films.
Later, someone remade this film, the film became color, and the performance of the actors was more vivid. I personally think it is better than Hitchcock's black and white film.

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  • Herminio 2022-04-24 07:01:14

    His British period works are brilliant and more intriguing than some later American works. The opening is long but ironic, and the characters are ready to come out. The plot design and mirror use of the heroine losing consciousness in the car after being smashed, and the scene of the luggage truck fight are all very classic. As usual, it is the perfect ending after the thrill of handsome men and beautiful women.

  • Harry 2021-12-21 08:01:14

    The shootout at the end is just like a joke, but considering that it was 1938, I endured it. Hitchcock girls are always so beautiful. This is one of the few political patriotism educational films, but it can still be filmed with great interest. Think about what we were doing back then.

The Lady Vanishes quotes

  • 'Mrs.' Todhunter: ln that first careless rapture of yours you said you didn't care what happens.

    Mr. Todhunter: My dear, you must think of it from my point of view. The law, like Caesar's wife, must be above all suspicion.

    'Mrs.' Todhunter: Even when the law spends six weeks with Caesar's wife?

  • Caldicott: People just don't vanish and so forth.

    Charters: She has.

    Caldicott: What?

    Charters: Vanished.

    Caldicott: Who?

    Charters: The old dame.

    Caldicott: Yes.

    Charters: Well?

    Caldicott: Well, how could she?

    Charters: What?

    Caldicott: Well, vanish.

    Charters: I don't know.

    Caldicott: That just explains my point. People don't just disappear into thin air.