The clip in Pleasure Gardens a good number of Alfred Hitchcock's eventual touches. The first touch is binocular shot. The audience is seeing the point of view of the person through binoculars. This shot has been repeated such as North by Northwest and the hole shot in Psycho. The second touch is pushing the boundaries of sex appeal. In this case, the clip shows the legs of the burlesque dancers which was risky during the 1920s even with no restriction code. The final touch is the even famous leading lady with blonde hair.
Speaking sounds were not needed to understand the actions in this clip and other silent era films. The score and other sounds were critical component to explain the actions of the film because they can be altered throughout the film. In addition, the subtle overacting and camera angles were also vital to describe the story, especially for thriller and mystery films.
Daily Dose #1: Spiralling into View: The Pleasure Garden (1925)
in The Master of Suspense: 50 Years of Hitchcock
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The clip in Pleasure Gardens a good number of Alfred Hitchcock's eventual touches. The first touch is binocular shot. The audience is seeing the point of view of the person through binoculars. This shot has been repeated such as North by Northwest and the hole shot in Psycho. The second touch is pushing the boundaries of sex appeal. In this case, the clip shows the legs of the burlesque dancers which was risky during the 1920s even with no restriction code. The final touch is the even famous leading lady with blonde hair.
Speaking sounds were not needed to understand the actions in this clip and other silent era films. The score and other sounds were critical component to explain the actions of the film because they can be altered throughout the film. In addition, the subtle overacting and camera angles were also vital to describe the story, especially for thriller and mystery films.