I recently wrote a review of The 39 Steps and based on the comments it elicited I came to the conclusion that Hitchcock’s pre-Hollywood films are often overlooked or even forgotten. I’m sure there are many reasons for this, but I think many of his early British films should be watched to understand how his directorial vision developed. You don’t just wake up one day and direct Notorious or Rear Window. As such, I think Hitchcock’s earlier...
