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01c. 1939 AD

In feature films the director is God in documentary films God is the director.

Alfred Hitchcock / quote

02c. 1939 AD

Always make the audience suffer as much as possible.

Alfred Hitchcock / quote

03c. 1939 AD

A good film is when the price of the dinner, the theatre admission and the babysitter were worth it.

Alfred Hitchcock / quote

04c. 1939 AD

A lot of movies are about life, mine are like a slice of cake.

Alfred Hitchcock / quote

05c. 1939 AD

Television has brought back murder into the home - where it belongs.

Alfred Hitchcock / quote

06c. 1939 AD

Television is like the invention of indoor plumbing. It didn't change people's habits. It just kept them inside the house.

Alfred Hitchcock / quote