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Alfred Hitchcock WEBQUEST

THE MASTER OF SUSPENSE

Introduction:

No suspense unit would be complete without the master of suspense himself, Alfred Hitchcock. His filmography is extensive, with such famous titles as "Vertigo," "Rear Window," and "The Birds," to name only a few. His work is not to be confused with those movies in the horror genre, as he focused on the building of suspense, rather than the bloody or graphically violent images that populate so many movies today.

Task:

You are a writer who has been assigned to create a brochure for the company "A Spoonful of

Suspense." This is a company that specializes in Alfred Hitchcock memorabilia. Your job is to make brochure that will introduce a younger generation of fans to some little known trivia/information about the man and his films. You desperately want to do well on this job so that other companies will hire you in the future. Your brochure should not only have pertinent information on Hitchcock, but should also include pictures to make it visually pleasing!

Process:

Like any good reporter, your first step is to do some research. Answer the following questions using the websites listed under resources to build up your information for your article.

Questions:

1. When was Alfred Hitchcock born? When did he die? What did he die of?

2. Name the four Hitchcock films that Cary Grant starred in.

3. Name the four Hitchcock films that James Stewart starred in.

4. Hitchcock is known for making cameo appearances in most of his films. Which film did he appear in a weight loss newspaper ad?

5. Who starred as Fran in Hitchcock's last film?

6. How many splices are in the famous shower scene in Psycho?

7. The York Hotel located at 940 Sutter Street in the heart of San Francisco once served as the Empire Hotel where James Stewart eventually finds Kim Novak in Hitchcock's film _____________________.

8. Name the two people responsible for the 1996 restoration of Vertigo.

9. Name the costume designer for Vertigo.

10. What distinction did the set for Rear Window hold among all sets built for Paramount Studios at this time?

11. In North by Northwest why was the final chase scene not shot at Mount Rushmore?

12. North by Northwest was nominated for 3 Oscars. What categories were these nominations in?

13. How did Hitchcock begin his film career in 1919?

14. Why doesn't The Birds finish with the usual "The End" title?

15. What did Hitchcock say when asked why people were fond of his thrillers.

16. Find two interesting pieces of information about Hitchcock or one of his films (not already covered).

Resources:

The following websites will be useful in find the answers to the questions; however, you are not limited to using only these sites.

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You may also want to try search tools: Google, Dogpile, etc.

Evaluation:

Once you have assembled all your information, you need to create your brochure. The final product will be turned in (with the answers to all questions), and will be worth 50 points (35 for the brochure and 15 for the answers to the above questions).

Conclusion:

Equipped with your new knowledge of Alfred Hitchcock, you will be ready to enjoy either “Rear Window” or “Vertigo.” Please VOTE when you turn in your brochure!

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