Dewey Decimal822/.912 B
SynopsisThe daughter of Alfred and Alma Hitchcock offers an illuminating portrait of the relationship between her parents, describing growing up in Hollywood, Alma's remarkable contributions to her father's work, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes of the film world, accompanied by rare personal photographs and, Alfred Hitchcock's films are a testament to his perfectionism and autonomy, yet there was one person whose advice he valued above all others - his wife, Alma. What was her impact on one of the most creative collaborations in film history? Her daughter Pat Hitchcock O'Connel finds out. She traces her mother's life from her early career as film editor, to actress, to her ongoing input to the scripting, casting and direction of her husband's movies. The resulting account of Alma's life is intimate and touching, like a breezy tour through a family album., Alfred Hitchcock's films are a testament to his,perfectionism and autonomy, yet there was one,person whose advice he valued above all others -,his wife, Alma. What was her impact on one of the,most creative collaborations in film history?,Her daughter Pat Hitchcock O'Connel finds out. She,traces her mother's life from her early career as,film editor, to actress, to her ongoing input,to the scripting, casting and direction of her,husband's movies. the resulting account of Alma's,life is intimate and touching, like a breezy tour,through a family album.