1. I do see the beginnings of the "Hitchcock Touch" - it began with a higher camera angle and then brought the audience down to the chorus girls. The camera focused on different characters or "parts" of characters. Everything seemed to be well until the men pick-pocketed the young woman. This clip left me wanting more, what will happen next...
2. Does the scene contain elements , themes or approaches.... I believe it does, based on my opinion to the first question. The chorus girl also had light, I'm guessing, blonde hair.
3. I do not feel there were any limitations with this film being silent. I remember either reading or watching a discussion about Hitchcock's film "Pyscho". Hitchcock made the camera tell the story, based on how and what was being filmed the audience knew what was going on. There wasn't a need for a lot of dialogue in certain scenes.
I am not an expert, but do enjoy learning new things about classic film, Actors, Directors, etc. I am a Hitchcock fan and love watching his movies over and over. This is also the first time for me bing on a Forum, sharing my thoughts. Everyone seems to have very interesting points. I am enjoying it very much.
Daily Dose #1: Spiralling into View: The Pleasure Garden (1925)
in The Master of Suspense: 50 Years of Hitchcock
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1. I do see the beginnings of the "Hitchcock Touch" - it began with a higher camera angle and then brought the audience down to the chorus girls. The camera focused on different characters or "parts" of characters. Everything seemed to be well until the men pick-pocketed the young woman. This clip left me wanting more, what will happen next...
2. Does the scene contain elements , themes or approaches.... I believe it does, based on my opinion to the first question. The chorus girl also had light, I'm guessing, blonde hair.
3. I do not feel there were any limitations with this film being silent. I remember either reading or watching a discussion about Hitchcock's film "Pyscho". Hitchcock made the camera tell the story, based on how and what was being filmed the audience knew what was going on. There wasn't a need for a lot of dialogue in certain scenes.
I am not an expert, but do enjoy learning new things about classic film, Actors, Directors, etc. I am a Hitchcock fan and love watching his movies over and over. This is also the first time for me bing on a Forum, sharing my thoughts. Everyone seems to have very interesting points. I am enjoying it very much.