August 13, 2022 12:28 PM
Sir Alfred Joseph Hitchcock: 'Master of Suspense' in the history of Cinema
An English filmmaker widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of Cinema, Sir Alfred Joseph Hitchcock was born on this day in 1899. He was known as the 'Master of Suspense'. In a career spanning six decades, he directed over 50 feature films. His films garnered 46 Academy Award nominations, including six wins, although he never won the award for Best Director despite five nominations. The 'Hitchcockian' style includes the use of editing and camera ...