Hitchcock: Suspense, Humour and Tone

by Susan Smith

Overview

The author's treatment of the works of the most subtle of all film-makers analyzes the key elements of suspense, humour and tone across the whole of the director's career. The book examines in detail such films as "North by Northwest", "The Birds" and "Notorious", amongst many others.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780851707792
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	06/26/2000
Edition description:	2000
Pages:	162
Product dimensions:	6.11(w) x 9.32(h) x 0.49(d)

About the Author

Susan Smith has been knitting and crocheting for as long as she can remember, and is extremely passionate about both crafts. She has taught students in crochet and knitting classes, and has completed City and Guilds qualifications in Machine Knitting, Hand Knitting, and Embroidery. Susan has had her own knitwear design company for over ten years.

Table of Contents

1. A cinema based on Sabotage
2. Suspense
3. Humour
4. Mise en scène
5. Tone and Meaning in The Birds