Today's trivia question: Name the only film directed by Alfred Hitchcock to win the Best Picture prize. (P.S. He never won the Best Director award.)
Pictured: stamp released by the United States Postal Service on August 3, 1998.
Oscar Countdown: Day 31
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"Rebecca" — one of my favorites.
"Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again." One of the more memorable opening lines in film (and literature), yes?
Kelly is correct. The film garnered eleven nominations, winning two (including Best Picture). Hitchcock was nominated for Best Director (the first of his five nominations), but he lost to John Ford (THE GRAPES OF WRATH).
The film is based on the gothic romance novel by Daphne du Maurier. It is not the only connection between the director and the author. Hitchcock directed at least two other films based on du Maurier's work: JAMAICA INN, and THE BIRDS.
No matter how many times I see "Rebecca," I always get chills when I think of the maid. The entire film is a fascinating study of the interplay among women, and the dialogue is witty and nuanced. It's hard to believe this film is 70 years old.
It's surprising to note that a lovable character from "The Andy Griffith Show" and Alfred Hitchcock once worked together. Can you name the character and project?
On a separate note, I do hope Tim includes a reference to the unfortgettable Andy Griffith debut, "A Face in the Crowd," in one of his Oscar Countdown posts. It was yet another film that was ahead of its time.
Hmmmmm. George Lindsey ("Goober") was on a few episodes of "The Alfred Hitchcock Hour."
Or so says this source: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0512357/
Correct! Great sleuthing, Tim.