Alfred Hitchcock Controversies
Did Hitchcock enjoy torturing his actors?
4.6 (14)
25 mins
Explore how Hitchcock's personal life inspired his on-screen characters, and how he was out of touch with childhood. Discover how he referred to his actors as cattles and would put his actors, especially women, through tough situations.
Ep 1:
How Did Hitchcock’s Own Life Inspire His On-Screen Characters?
Ep 2:
Did Actresses See Hitchcock as a Father Figure?
Ep 3:
How Did Hitchcock’s Inexperience Shape His Views on Women?
Ep 4:
Is Hitchcock’s Portrayal of Women Problematic?
Ep 5:
Did Hitchcock Use Real Birds to Attack Tippi Hedren During Filming?
Ep 6:
Did Hitchcock Treat Actors Like Disposable Cattle?
Ep 7:
How Did Hitchcock Outsmart Censors With False Controversy?
Ep 8:
Why Do Hitchcock’s Films Portray Kids as Dark and Troubled?
Discussions (11)
Rusty
Level 10 · 9 mo agoCalling actors cattle? He certainly knew his way around a steak! Throwing live birds at Tippi was proper mental though. Genius director but he sounds like a total nightmare to work for.
Leah
Level 9 · 9 mo agoRedgrave swore he said it.
Ward
Level 5 · 9 mo agoHe didn't know about menstruation until a cameraman told him? That is a massive gap in his knowledge base.
