Hitchcock made cameo appearances in all of his movies. Here he is in "Notorious" having some Champagne at the party.
Here he is directing the famous crane shot that opens the party. This apparatus was specially constructed for "Notorious.
Eroticism triumphs over the Production Code thanks to Hitchcock.
This cup was actually about 8 inches across with a huge saucer, made for this one shot.
This is the original release American one sheet poster (27x41), worth many thousands of dollars today.
The movie started a little peculiar, as with most Hitchcock movies, but about half way through it captured me with the suspense of what would happen next. I was hoping for a little more closure at the end, but the music left you to assume the worst for Alex Sebastian.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this film. I have to admit that I was a little closed minded when it came to movies before taking film classes at Eckerd. I have been forced to watch films that I would have never given a chance before. I have been pleasantly surprised by most of them. I was really surprised how much I liked African Queen!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed Notorious. It was an interesting suspense thriller (which I tend to like), even though it did not contain any real action scenes. The dialogue was snappy and I appreciate that Hitchcock never dumbed down stories for the audience. I think he understood he was creating a new audience with some of his movies who could appreciate his style. I did not like early in the film when Carey Grant's character punched Ingrid Bergman's drunk character in the car and she did not address it later. Neither did he? Would that have been considered acceptable acceptable behaviour in the 1940's gvien that she was out of control drunk? Interesting that the censors would police the film's sexuality (no 3min kisses or nudity) but not the violence (man punching woman in face).
ReplyDeleteIt I agree with Zakeha, the scene of him punching her was disturbing. This is also how I felt went Jack Nicholson hit Faye Dunaway in Chinatown. It is not just about the violence, but that it accepted as normal
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed this movie. It was full of suspense. I was also surprised by Carey Grant punching Ingrid Bergman. In class I heard a bunch of us gasp out loud while we were watching the movie. It was a nail biter and I was on the edge if my seat wondering if they were going yo be able to save her in time. I was afraid she was going to pass away. I am looking forward Casablanca next week.
ReplyDeleteYou were right professor! The kiss scene was passionate and creative considering their limitations on what was okay to do or not in film; It would be considered clean and probably boring by today's standards- I think we should of kept them! Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman are two of my favorite actors of the past. Hitchcock was a genius at suspense and drama. I loved the beautiful costumes and the se of the music. There should be a movie made today with the same filmmaking views of Hitchcock as a follow up to this one. It would be interesting to see what filmmakers are able to capture from the old movie and how they can translate and continue the story for today's audience. The poster and pictures are great! Graphic design of the poster captures and delivers the two most important parts of the movie.
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