Writing with Hitchcock: Steven De Rosa

Synopsis:

In spring 1953, Hitchcock decided to take a chance and work with the young writer John Michael Hayes. The four movies on which they collaborated over the next 3 years - Rear Window, To Catch a Thief, The Trouble with Harry, and The Man Who Knew Too Much - marked a sophisticated change in style for Hitchcock, inspired by Hayes's exceptional scripts.

Steven DeRosa follows Hitchcock and Hayes through each film, from initial discussions to completed picture. He also reveals the personal story - laced with humour, jealousy and frustration - of how these two very different men worked together in harmony until their relationship abruptly fell apart. This is an entertaining, in-depth look at one of Alfred Hitchcock's most fruitful creative collaborations.

Tags:

Categorised as:
Music, Stage & Screen
Sub-categories:
Film Books
People & Characters:
Alfred Hitchcock
Genres & Themes:
Film Makers; Hollywood
Writing with Hitchcock book cover

Selected edition:
Paperback
ISBN:
9780571199907
Published:
04.03.2002
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