Biography of alfred hitchcock

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Nationality: British. Born: Alfred Joseph Hitchcock in Leytonstone, London, 13 August , became U.S. citizen, Education: Salesian College, Battersea, London, ; St.

Ignatius College, Stamford Hill, London, –13; School of Engineering and Navigation, ; attended drawing and design classes under E.J. Sullivan, London University, Family: Married Alma Reville, 2 December , daughter Patricia born Career: Technical clerk, W.T.

Henley Telegraph Co., –19; title-card designer for Famous Players-Lasky at Islington studio, ; scriptwriter and assistant director, from ; directed two films for producer Michael Balcon in Germany, ; signed with British International Pictures as director, ; directed first British film to use synchronized sound, Blackmail, ; signed with Gaumont-British Studios, ; moved to America to direct Rebecca for Selznick International Studios, decided to remain, ; returned to Britain to make short films for

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