The Camera Lies: Acting for Hitchcock by Dan Callahan

The Camera Lies: Acting for Hitchcock

Dan Callahan

272 pages missing pub info (editions)

nonfiction art history horror tense medium-paced
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This book is ideal for readers fascinated by the intricacies of cinematic performance and the psychological depth behind iconic Hitchcock films, exploring how manipulation and subtlety in acting reflect broader themes of human deceit.

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The first book on Hitchcock that focuses exclusively on his work with actors Alfred Hitchcock is said to have once remarked, "Actors are cattle," a line that has stuck in the public consciousness ever since. For Hitchcock, acting was a matter of c...

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