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Where is Hitchcock in this film?


I love Hitchcock, and always look forward to trying to find where he makes his cameo in each of them, but i didn't see him when i finally got to see this movie for the first time last week.

Anyone know where he appears in this film?

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When David and Jeff leave Ann's apartment building and go their separate ways, Hitch walks by the building from left to right.

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really? i totally missed that... i'll have to look for him the next rare time i see this one..

thanks!


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That pullback street shot reminded me of a similar one in Frenzy.

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Yes, that pullback was done really far and really fast. The talented cinematographer did a great job there. But, RKO had a stable full of talented directors of photography.

It's very obvious that the portly gentleman rapidly walking left to right along the sidewalk - as David and Jeff have gone their opposite ways upon leaving the front of the building - is the Hitch. That silhouette of Hitchcock almost became his trademarked image.

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Thanks! I just saw it.

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I'm glad you asked because I never remember to look for him. lol



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Wow that really was a fast pull back. I bet hitch only noticed it in the rushes. I would never have guessed it was him.

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