Yet the director already had a string of classics to his name prior to this legendary run.
Its plot revolves around a mass murderer after young blonde women.
In fact, the first ever Hitchcock blonde is murdered in the films opening shot.
The rest of the movie is a thrilling game of cat and mouse full of misdirection and suspense.
A young Ivor Novello stars as the titular character, and 1920s London features heavily in stylish sepia tones.
Look out for the doubleHitchcock cameoas well.
3Blackmail
1929
Blackmailwas not only Alfred Hitchcocks first movie with sound.
Madeleine Carroll, meanwhile, is one of Hitchcocks very best female leads in her role as Pamela.
For diving into the early part of Alfred Hitchcock’s career, there can be no better starting point.
