Williamsburg Regional Library

Alfred Hitchcock classics, directed by Alfred Hitchcock

Label
Alfred Hitchcock classics, directed by Alfred Hitchcock
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Intended audience
Rating: Not rated. Adult situations in some movies
Main title
Alfred Hitchcock classics
Medium
videorecording
Oclc number
759929571
Responsibility statement
directed by Alfred Hitchcock
Runtime
720
Summary
Young and Innocent: Robert discovers his slain girlfriend's body on the beach. Determined to catch the real killer before the police catch him, he goes on the run and enlists the help of Erica, the local police chief's daughterEasy Virtue: Larita Filton's husband divorces her after mistakenly believing she was unfaithful. She then meets young John Whittaker on holiday, and when the two rush into a scandalous marriage, Larita's long-held, shocking secret is revealed. (silent)The Ring: 'One-round' Jack and Australian boxing champion Bob Corby go head-to head in a love triangle after Jack's fiancee, Mabel, catches Bob's eye. Bob offers Jack one fight. As the big fight nears, Mabel becomes torn between the two men. (silent)Champagne: Betty is a spoiled heiress who is shocked to learn from her father that their family fortune has disappeared. She is forced to take a job for the first time. Slowly, she begins to change her ways for the better. Her father reveals another secret that leaves Betty fuming. (silent)The Farmer's Wife: Samuel is a widower whose daughter is now married. He unsuccessfully searches for a companion. All the while, his sweet housekeeper, Minta, secretly pines for Samuel's affection. It will take elaborate intervention before Samuel comes to his senses. (silent)The Sorcerer's Apprentice: When circus magician Victor Sadini and his wife, Irene, take in Hugo, a runaway, things take a disastrous turn. In an attempt to kill off her husband, Irene tells Hugo that if he kills Victor and takes his wand, he will inherit Victor's magical powers. When the conspiracy unfolds, it's Irene who pays the ultimate price. An episode of the TV program, Alfred Hitchcock presentsBlackmail: Police detective Frank Webber takes his girlfriend, Alice White, out for the evening. Her secret meeting with another man has disastrous consequences after he attempts to assault her and she kills him in self defense. Frank is assigned to the case. Someone who knows Alice's secret is willing to blackmail herThe Manxman: Kate's boyfriend Pete, leaves to seek his fortune. She begins to spend time with his friend, Philip. The two fall for each other, but resist an affair, until word gets to Kate that Pete has died. Just as the two find themselves happy, another shocking secret from the past is revealed, and Kate's life is forever changed. (silent)
Target audience
general
Technique
live action
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