What TV anthology series did Alfred Hitchcock host?
Chapter 1

The London years and silent suspense

Chapter 2

The camera as a weapon: visual innovations

Chapter 3

Hollywood masterpieces and obsession

Chapter 4

The man behind the silhouette

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Master of The cinema of Alfred Hitchcock

Ch 4 · The man behind the silhouette
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Quiz

Though director Alfred Hitchcock was the famous silhouette in the public eye, his wife Alma Reville was his most crucial behind-the-scenes collaborator. During a screening of the 1960 thriller 'Psycho,' what critical continuity mistake did Reville spot that the rest of the crew had completely missed?

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schopenhauer The Iconic Silhouette

Nine quick strokes / Drawn by hand / A shadow in the dark

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schopenhauer Alma Reville the crucial collaborator

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Alma Reville the crucial collaborator

schopenhauer Hitchcock's wife, Alma Reville, was an accomplished editor and screenwriter who quietly shaped his greatest cinematic achievements.

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Alfred Hitchcock Presents on television

schopenhauer Hitchcock became a household name and pop culture icon by hosting his own television mystery anthology series.

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sounds like a jack-in-the-box, very toy-like.
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schopenhauer Wind the crank to pop up surprises and discover Hitchcock's famous movie cameos.

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Fun Fact

A royal honor: Just four months before his death in 1980, Queen Elizabeth II knighted Hitchcock, officially making him Sir Alfred Hitchcock.

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Glossary
silhouette (noun)
A dark shape or outline of someone or something visible against a lighter background. Alfred Hitchcock used his self-drawn profile to introduce his 1955 television anthology series.

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Gossip

Best way to spot Hitchcock?

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Quiz

Despite his legendary status as 'the man behind the silhouette,' director Alfred Hitchcock famously never won a competitive Academy Award for Best Director. How many times was Alfred Hitchcock nominated for this category, only to have the Oscar 'get away'?

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schopenhauer Alfred Hitchcock Presents on television

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In the famous opening sequence of the television anthology series 'Alfred Hitchcock Presents,' Alfred Hitchcock steps into a simple line-drawing silhouette profile of himself. Who originally drew this iconic caricature?

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schopenhauer Spotting the director's signature cameos

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In the iconic opening sequence of the television anthology series 'Alfred Hitchcock Presents', Alfred Hitchcock famously walks into a simple, line-drawn silhouette of his own profile. Who originally drew this legendary caricature?

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schopenhauer The Oscar that got away

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What classical musical theme, composed by Charles Gounod, opened every episode of Hitchcock's television show?

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What simple visual caricature did Alfred Hitchcock draw to represent himself in his television show's opening?

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Which honorary Academy Award did Alfred Hitchcock receive in 1968 to recognize his lifetime achievements?

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What was the name of the popular television anthology series that Alfred Hitchcock hosted from 1955 to 1965?

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In which decade did Queen Elizabeth II knight Alfred Hitchcock, making him Sir Alfred Hitchcock?

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