Introduction to XMAS. Sequences from Hitchcock films such as North
by Northwest and Rear Window
Film: North by
Northwest (1959)
Synopsis: Middle-aged Madison Avenue advertising executive Roger O. Thornhill
is mistaken for a government agent by a gang of spies. He gets involved
in a series of misadventures and is pursued across the States by both
the spies and the government whilst being helped by a beautiful blonde.
Film: Rear Window (1954)
Synopsis:
Professional photographer L.B. "Jeff" Jeffries breaks his leg while
getting an action shot at an auto race. Confined to his New York apartment, he
spends his time looking out of the rear window observing the neighbours. He begins
to suspect that the man opposite may have murdered his wife. Jeff enlists the
help of his society model girlfriend Lisa Freemont and his nurse Stella to investigate. |