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Oct 14, 2014garycornell rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Alfred Hitchcock proves once again that he is the master of suspense. He made "Rebecca" in 1940 with Laurence Olivier playing the wealthy Maxim de Winter and Joan Fontaine plays his new wife after Rebecca de Winter died in a boating accident. The supporting cast is outstanding starting with Judith Anderson as Mrs. Danvers. When she is on the screen she commands your attention. We will learn about Rebecca de Winter through her eyes. Other great British actors are Nigel Bruce, Reginald Denny and my favorite, C. Aubrey Smith. Watch for him in the movie, he is easily the tallest older gentleman in the movie. I can't close without noting the great cinematography of George Barnes. The movie has a mysterious feel to it with the beautiful image caught by his camera. Put "Rebecca" at the top of the classic Hitchcock suspense thrillers. He was a genius and his work really shines on "Rebecca".