Alfred Hitchcock
Alfred Hitchcock
Sir Alfred Joseph Hitchcock, KBE, was an English film director and producer, at times referred to as "The Master of Suspense". He pioneered many elements of the suspense and psychological thriller genres. He had a successful career in British cinema with both silent films and early talkies and became renowned as England's best director. Hitchcock moved to Hollywood in 1939 and became a US citizen in 1955...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionDirector
Date of Birth13 August 1899
CityLondon, England
Alfred Hitchcock quotes about
Someone once told me that every minute a murder occurs, so I don't want to waste your time, I know you want to go back to work.
Drama is real life with all the boring parts cut out.
A woman of mystery is one who also has a certain maturity and whose actions speak louder than words. Any woman can be one, if she keeps those two points in mind. She should grow up-and shut up.
The more successful the villain, the more successful the picture.
A lot of movies are about life, mine are like a slice of cake.
A good film is when the price of the dinner, the theatre admission and the babysitter were worth it.
Self-plagiarism is style.
Blondes make the best victims. They're like virgin snow that shows up the bloody footprints.
I'm full of fears and I do my best to avoid difficulties and any kind of complications. I like everything around me to be clear as crystal and completely calm.
One never knows the ending. One has to die to know exactly what happens after death, although Catholics have their hopes.
I have a perfect cure for a sore throat: cut it.
For me, the cinema is not a slice of life, but a piece of cake.
Man does not live by murder alone. He needs affection, approval, encouragement and, occasionally, a hearty meal.
Our primary function is to create an emotion and our secondary function is to sustain that emotions.