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In suspense films characters frequently deceive one another. But can the camera tell a lie? This is one of the questions that Hitchcock takes up in Stage Fright (1950), and his answer has puzzled, infuriated, and delighted audiences ever since its initial release. Stage Fright is one of only two films Hitchcock made in Great Britain after he moved to America in 1940 (the other is Frenzy, his late masterpiece). It is also his only picture to star Marlene Dietrich, whose character's allegiances are even more ambiguous than usual.
Years after making Stage Fright, Hitchcock claimed that because the villains were just as frightened as the heroes, the film did not carry the requisite quota of menace. But it has received a good deal of attention in recent years and is worth a fresh look. The director did admit that he was proud of the movie's most astounding plot twist, though no commercial filmmaker since has been bold enough to let the camera lie so eloquently. --Raphael Shargel
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By Usonian33
Format:VHS Tape
After years of film/Hitchcock scholars dismissing it (like Truffaut did) or having coniptions about the famous "lie" it contains, it's great to see people are now appreciating this sharp, clever little movie. A recent biographer of Dietrich also correctly identified it as one her best showcases...she is hilarious and very sexy here. As for the "lie"...I think it's brilliant, and it will forever teach viewers not to believe everything the director shows them (Brian De Palma must have memorized this movie). Oh yeah...can we get a DVD please?!
By L. Martin
Format:VHS Tape
I love all of Hitchcock's movies, so it's hard to pick a favorite, but this one would be near the top. The plot is full of suspense and humor, the actors are perfect in their respective parts, especially Marlene Dietrich and Jane Wyman. Any movie where Marlene sings is a must-see anyway, much less in a Hitchcock movie! Lots of comic bits sprinkled throughout the movie offset the suspense and deadly points perfectly. When I first saw the movie years ago, I was completely fooled right up to the point with Wyman and Richard Todd hiding beneath the stage. But I still watch the movie about once a year and thoroughly enjoy it every time. A must for any Hitchcock fan who may have never seen this true gem.
By A Customer
Format:VHS Tape
This movie is so wonderful that it deserves to be put on DVD. If there is a DVD to this movie, I hope it is loaded with special features. If you are looking for a classic, you should choose this one. This movie is a classic because it is filled with suspense, action, and drama. It is a very entertaining movie. So if you are looking for an exciting thriller as well as a classic, also, you should choose this one. Go see it!
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A great piece of entertainment!
This is wonderful entertainment. It is filled with suspense and romance. It is exactly what you expect from the Master of Suspense. Read more
Published on Mar 23 2003
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great film.
This is a very dramatic film, with plenty of mystery, murder, romance, and intrigue. It's interesting and entertaining all the wya. This film never has a dull moment. Read more
Published on Feb 20 2003 by Rosella Ann Myles
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Murder cover up with a twist
Stage Fright did not represent one of Hitchcocks's better efforts in comparison to his awesome body of work. Read more
Published on Nov 17 2002 by Cory D. Slipman
5.0 out of 5 stars
"It's simply because...I'm the laziest gal in town"
Star-studded Classic Hitchcock thriller. Jane Wyman is brilliant as woman determined to prove her fiance's innocence, charming up to his accusers. Read more
Published on May 26 2002 by Michael Mathena
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One of my favourite Hitchcock's
Personally, I've always been more of a fan of Hitchcock's English work because it combines his trademark suspense with plenty of humour. Read more
Published on May 15 2002 by Emily McB
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Kind of Battle of Angels
I've watched this movie countless times. It is one of my very favorites. It combines all of the hallmarks of Hitchcock mystery thrillers, with the unusual device of a combative... Read more
Published on Oct 1 2001 by Josef Bush
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exellent Hitchcock movie
Jane Wyman and Marlene Dietrich star in the suspense-laden thriller STAGE FRIGHT, centering around the London theatre district and a murder involving a famous stage star. Read more
Published on April 12 2001 by Byron Kolln
5.0 out of 5 stars
Once more, the Master of Suspense nails it!!
This one isn't one of Hitchcock's best known films for some reason, but it's a fabulous one! If you like the style of Hitchcock's series "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" of... Read more
Published on Mar 9 2001 by Brian Reaves
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All the World's A Stage
Why Stage Fright doesn't rank amongst the top Hitchcock films is one of the great mysteries of the twentieth century. Read more
Published on Aug 23 2000 by Stephen Reginald
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Stage Fright � not a minor Hitchcock film
It seems like a minor motion picture in some ways, but I think this is due to Hitchcock's returning to England to make this film. Read more
Published on Aug 13 2000 by gobirds2
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