Blackmail was the first major British sound film. Tom Ryall examines its unusual production history, and places it in the context of Hitchcock's other British films of the period. Each volume in the "BFI Film Classics" series contains a personal commentary on the film and a filmography.
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Blackmail was the first major British sound film. Tom Ryall examines its unusual production history, and places it in the context of Hitchcock's other British films of the period. Each volume in the "BFI Film Classics" series contains a personal commentary on the film and a filmography.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 200grams, ISBN: 9780851703565.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 200grams, ISBN: 9780851703565.
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New. 1993. Paperback. "Blackmail" was the first major British sound film. Tom Ryall examines its unusual production history, and places it in the context of Hitchcock's other British films of the period. Each volume in the "BFI Film Classics" series contains a personal commentary on the film and a filmography. Series: BFI Film Classics. Num Pages: 64 pages, 30 b&w illustrations, notes, bibliography. BIC Classification: APFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 189 x 135 x 6. Weight in Grams: 66......We ship daily from our Bookshop.
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London. 1993. British Film Institute. 1st American Edition. Very Good in Wrappers. 0851703569. BFI Film Classics. 96 pages. paperback. keywords: Film. FROM THE PUBLISHER-Alfred Hitchcock's Blackmail is a landmark in British cinema. Released in June 1929, it was hailed as ‘the first British all-talkie film'. Characteristically, Hitchcock makes flamboyant use of the new technical and aesthetic opportunities which sound offered. But the film was also released in a silent version, and to this day some critics consider this version a superior work. In his lucid and knowledgeable discussion, Tom Ryall covers both versions of the film. It is, he argues, both a considerable work of art in itself, and also one of the first to display those touches we now think of as typically Hitchcockian: a blonde heroine in jeopardy, a surprise killing, some brilliantly manipulated suspense, and a last-reel chase around a familiar public landmark (in this case the British Museum). There's also a cameo appearance by the Director himself, as a harassed traveller on the London Underground. inventory #34865.
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Scarce entry in that terrific BFI series on film. This one is on Alfred Hitchcock's 1929 British film that was released as a silent and early all talkie film. Both version are discussed along with's lots of info. on the making of the film. Illustrated with b&w stills and frames. Fine.