"rebecca"

It is mystifying but true that when Alfred Hitchcock first visited Hollywood in the late thirties, none of the major studios was willing to offer him a contract — that is, until independent producer David O. Selznick stepped up.

Today, we’re featuring “Rebecca” (1940), another masterpiece of a thriller from the grandmaster of them all – Alfred Hitchcock. "Rebecca" was the first film Hitchcock made for David O. Selznick, the producer who convinced Hitch to cross the Atlantic with promises of porterhouse steaks, American ice cream, and a chance to kick off his Hollywood career with a unalloyed hit.  Selznick knew his mark. As his tailor could probably confirm, Hitch loved steak, fell in love with ice cream, and took to Los Angeles like a native. The legendary director apparently enjoyed puttering about Wilshire Blvd. in his little Austin car – the great man climbing into and out of his miniature car attracted crowds of paparazzi throughout those first few years in the City of Angels.