The Lovesong of Alfred J Hitchcock
by David Rudkin

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Readers appreciate the engaging story, but some desire deeper insights into Hitchcock's personal life. The play is recognized as a compelling work, especially for those interested in theatre arts.

Engaging storytellingGreat for theatre studentsLacks personal background details

Synopsis

Alfred Hitchcock, at the height of his powers, is possessed by a dreamlike vision of a woman.

From his director's chair the sixty year old Hitchcock begins to unravel some of the defining films of our time, drawing us into the imagination of one of the world's most mysterious creative minds.

This poetic new play takes a unique look at the way the great filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock developed the idea of his most famous films, including Marnie

, Vertigo

, Psycho and Strangers on A Train

.

The result is a unique and haunting character study and an unprecedented journey into the mind of one our most fascinating cultural icons.

Publication

PublisherOberon
Year2014
BindingPaperback
Pages80
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139781783190744
ISBN-101783190744
eISBN-139781783195732

The Lovesong of Alfred J Hitchcock is a British mystery play written by David Rudkin and published by Oberon (2014).

Digital editions available on Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, Google Play (eISBN 9781783195732).

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