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1. The two films are similar in that they both use camera angles from behind the action, as well as angles that make it seem like the audience is seeing something from the point of view of someone in the story. 2. While the film is black and white, it almost seemed like the lighting "strobe" effect made the signs change color. The offset camera angle at the beginning of the movie seems very Hitchcock, as does the humor in an otherwise serious story. There is a sense of urgency, and yet Hitch injects a bit of fun in the scene where the woman is describing the murderer. 3. The audience sees a very close-up, tilted image of a woman screaming; her mouth moving slightly to convey making a sound. It definitely brings the shower scene and Marion Crane from Psycho to mind.

1. Do you see the beginnings of the "Hitchcock touch" in this sequence? Please provide specific examples. Definitely. In the interview with Hitchcock, he talked about using particular angles to film a scene. We see that in the opening scene with the narrow staircase, showing the stage from up above, from the wings and then from the different views of each of the men, including through a monocle and opera glasses. 2. Do you agree or disagree with Strauss, Yacowar, and Spoto assessments that this sequence contains elements, themes, or approaches that we will see throughout Hitchcock's 50-year career? I agree. In the first scene, “Monocle Man” is obsessed with the blonde and even uses her hair (the little girl) as the excuse for picking her out of the line. 3. Since this is a silent film, do you feel there were any limitations on these opening scenes due to the lack of synchronous spoken dialogue? Of course there were limitations, but Hitchcock made the best of what he had. The audience still feels the full effect, despite limitations of the medium.

1. Do you see the beginnings of the "Hitchcock touch" in this sequence? Please provide specific examples. Definitely. In the interview with Hitchcock, he talked about using particular angles to film a scene. We see that in the opening scene with the narrow staircase, showing the stage from up above, from the wings and then from the different views of each of the men, including through a monocle and opera glasses. 2. Do you agree or disagree with Strauss, Yacowar, and Spoto assessments that this sequence contains elements, themes, or approaches that we will see throughout Hitchcock's 50-year career? I agree. In the first scene, “Monocle Man” is obsessed with the blonde and even uses her hair (the little girl) as the excuse for picking her out of the line. 3. Since this is a silent film, do you feel there were any limitations on these opening scenes due to the lack of synchronous spoken dialogue? Of course there were limitations, but Hitchcock made the best of what he had. The audience still feels the full effect, despite limitations of the medium.