FRIDAY MOVIE SUGGESTION NIGHT PRESENTS: "REAR WINDOW"!
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Another movie we studied in my high school Film Class, REAR WINDOW was filmed in 1954 and was Directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Many Hitchcock fans consider it his finest work. It is based on Cornell Woolrich's 1942 short story It Had To Be Murder. This film stars James Stewart as a photo journalist named L.B. Jefferies, and Grace Kelly as his fashion model girlfriend Lisa Carol Fremont, along with Raymond Burr as the suspected killer, Lars Thorwald. The film combines its main theme of a murder mystery with a critical examination of the ethics of marriage and voyeurism. Confined to his Greenwich Village apartment after an accident has left him with his leg in a cast, Stewart's character suffers from severe boredom and begins spying on his neighbors through the rear window of his apartment. Suddenly, Stewart's L.B. Jeffries comes to believe a murder has taken place in the building across the courtyard. His nurse Stella (Thelma Ritter), and his girlfriend, Lisa initially think this is bizarre. Nearly all of the movie is cleverly shot from Jeffrie's point of view (POV) inside his bedroom. The tension builds until the true outcome of what Jeffries thinks he has witnessed becomes clear and the ending arrives to leave you on the edge of your seats at home! The Cast: James Stewart as L.B. Jeffries; Grace Kelly as Lisa Carol Freemont; Wendell Corey as Detective Lt. Thomas J. Doyle; Thelma Ritter is Stella and Raymond Burr is Lars Thorwald. 1955 Academy Award NOMINATIONS: Best Cinematography, Color: Robert Burks; Best Director: Alfred Hitchcock; Best Sound, Recording: Loren L. Ryder; Best Writing, Screenplay: John Michael Hayes. This is one intriguing film!
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ENJOY!
posted by Michael Manning @ 9:50 AM
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Truly one of my all time favorite Hitchcock films. And I love Jimmy Stewart, too... so bonus for me.
It has been years since I have seen it. Thanks for the suggestion Michael.
Glenn Bishop
keri: It's nice that no one every had an unkind word to say about Jimmy Stewart. Will be by your place here. :)
Hey Glenn: I know we have some Hitchcock fans out there. I'll be by for a visit.
this sounds like an interesting movie--I need to watch more Hitchcock to get the Birds out of my mind!
That's a good one. I love Hitchcock films.
sage: He was a very effective director with quite an imagination!
katie: I knew there was a fan of A.H. out there! :)
YUP, I HAVE SEEN this one...plus the "newer" version with C. Reeve..
I've got this one in my Netflix!
It's been on quite a few times here in Britain, although there was a long period of time until it started getting shown again.
One of my all time favorite movies. Jimmy Stewart was his wonderful dependable self and Grace Kelly was at her most beautiful. Hitchcock and his chilly blondes.
flip flop goddess: I forgot that knew Christopher Reeve directed and acted in that one! I think it would be too sad for me to watch. He is really missed!
jean-luc-picard: I am surpised that someone at BBC Productions hasn't optioned your excellent Blog for a movie. It is so enjoyable to stop by and take a "coffee break" in the day to read about your exploits!
Utenzi: Grace Kelly was beautiful through her entire life. She epitomized Class to me too! :)
Hitchcock is the best. I loved "Rear Window"...
jlee: Jimmy Stewart really handled his part well! :)
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