1. I do see beginning occurrences of the Hitchcock touch in the clip. For example, you take the quote “I had to meet you because I was charmed by that lovely curly hair”, and the second that dialogue intertitle card appears, ominous music begins to play, delivering the message to the audience that he may not have the best of intentions. To which the dancer replies with handing her hair extension to the man, along with a witty comeback. I think the fact that this is his first film and he takes something that sounds innocent and juxtaposes it against the score to create a different atmosphere is an early indication of the Hitchcock touch (as well as the comeback from the dancer).
2. I do agree with Strauss, Yacowar, and Spoto’s assessments that this clip contains many elements, themes, and approaches used by Hitchcock. One example being the use of editing techniques to show the binoculars being used in the clip as if we are the observer in the scene itself (like in Rear Window).
3. I don’t feel there were limitations due to lack of spoken dialogue. I feel Hitchcock does a really great job of delivering the story with the resources he has (facial expressions, changes in music, etc…). Dialogue in my opinion would enhance the way the story is delivered, but in by no means hinders it.
