Author: Donald Spoto
Donald Spoto here examines Hitchcock's well-known collaborations with the leading ladies of his day, and, in so doing, delves into his creative life and his uniquely curious professional and personal relationships.
Hutchinson, 2008; 229 pp.; EN; index; ills. b/w; hb
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"Fascinating . . . probes an even darker side of Hitchcock." Newsday
It is remarkable how infrequently, over a period of more than fifty years, Alfred Hitchcock spoke about the legendary actresses he directedincluding Ingrid Bergman, Kim Novak, and Grace Kelly. But his leading ladies greatly enriched his films, and many of them achieved international stardom precisely because of their work for Hitchcock.
Rich with new material, anecdotes, and never-before-told personal observations, this explosive portrait details Hitchcocks outbursts of cruelty, the shocking humor, and the odd amalgam of adoration and contempt that characterized Hitchcocks obsessive relationships with womenand that also, paradoxically, fed his genius.
Spellbound by Beauty offers important insights into the life of a brilliant and tortured artist, and pays tribute to the memorable actresses who gave so much to his films.