The first theme I notice is Hitchcock’s use of suspense throughout the film.

Charlie later comes down the stairs showing her uncle the incriminating ring.This week I watched Hitchcock’s film Shadow of a Doubt, and there were many interesting themes that I noticed throughout the film. Uncle Charlie tries to kill Charlie by sawing through an outside step.

stairs - Uncle Charlie appears menacingly at the top of the stairs.

multiple personalities - young Charlie and her Uncle.

Images from the Hitchcock Gallery (click to view larger versions or search for all relevant images). Shadow of a Doubt (1943) - Universal (USA, 2005) Shadow of a Doubt (1943) - Universal (UK, 2005) Shadow of a Doubt (1943) - Universal (USA, 2006) to view all of the DVD releases of this film, see Shadow of a Doubt (1943) - DVD releases.Shadow of a Doubt (1943) - Universal (Blu-ray, 2012)Īs part of the box set: Alfred Hitchcock: The Masterpiece Collection - Universal (Blu-ray, 2012) production studio: Skirball Productions and Universal Pictures.sound mix: mono (Western Electric Sound System).web links to information, articles, reviews, etc.articles about Shadow of a Doubt (1943).1000 Frames of Shadow of a Doubt (1943).Pre-Production Screenplay Casting Principal Photography Release & Reception See Also.įor further relevant information about this film, see also. However, Uncle Charlie is being pursued by a couple of detectives who suspect him of being 'The Merry Widow Murderer', an evil strangler wanted in connection with the deaths of several rich East coast widows. On arrival at the telegraph office she discovers he is already on his way. The Newton's eldest daughter, 'young Charlie', decides that things need brightening up and resolves to contact her Uncle Charlie (after whom she is named) and invite him to stay. The Newton family lead a quiet life in the North California town of Santa Rosa. 'A Blast of DRAMATIC Dynamite exploded right before your eyes!' Synopsis

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