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Collaboration of Hitchcock and his wife
25:22 - 29:03 (03:41)
Hitchcock's wife gave up her own independent career to improve his, which aligns with the values of that time period. Additionally, Hitchcock hosted a reception for his cast and crew where rude aspiring actors were brought in as waiters.
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The transcript discusses the give and take in the collaboration between Alfred Hitchcock and his wife Alma, and how Alma's personal career goals may have been impacted by their professional partnership.
25:22 - 26:52 (01:30)
Summary
The transcript discusses the give and take in the collaboration between Alfred Hitchcock and his wife Alma, and how Alma's personal career goals may have been impacted by their professional partnership.
ChapterCollaboration of Hitchcock and his wife
EpisodePart One: Alfred Hitchcock: The Director Who Randomly Tortured People
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Hitchcock's biographer believes his motive for playing vicious pranks on his colleagues was to gain control in his personal life due to his career aspirations.
26:52 - 28:04 (01:12)
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Hitchcock's biographer believes his motive for playing vicious pranks on his colleagues was to gain control in his personal life due to his career aspirations. One instance involved him intentionally making sure his young assistant was drenched in the rain, while on another occasion, he had two tons of coal dropped in front of a cameraman's door.
ChapterCollaboration of Hitchcock and his wife
EpisodePart One: Alfred Hitchcock: The Director Who Randomly Tortured People
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Alfred Hitchcock was known for his mischievous behavior on set.
28:06 - 29:03 (00:57)
Summary
Alfred Hitchcock was known for his mischievous behavior on set. From giving unusual gifts to his actors to staging a rude dinner party, his antics often caused inconvenience and embarrassment for those involved.