How many versions of Dial M for Murder were there?

[Note: There were four TV movies: (1) Hallmark Hall of Fame's Dial M For Murder (1958) starring Maurice Evans, Anthony Dawson, John Williams and Rosemary Harris, (2) BBC-TV's remake Dial M For Murder (1962, UK), (3) ABC-TV's Dial M for Murder (1967) starring Laurence Harvey, Diane Cilento, and Hugh O'Brian, and (4) ...

Has there been a remake of Dial M for Murder?

It is a remake of Alfred Hitchcock's 1954 film Dial M for Murder, though the characters' names have been changed and much of the plot has been rewritten and altered from its original form. Loosely based on the play by Frederick Knott, the screenplay was written by Patrick Smith Kelly. Warner Bros.

Was Dial M for Murder originally in color?

Dial M for Murder was a color film, which required more lighting and offered less contrast than black-and-white. At that time television was still black-and-white. It was filmed for 3-D viewing (3-D cameras were bulky and hard to move).

Where was Dial M for murders filmed?

Although filmed entirely on the the soundstages of Warner Brothers' Burbank Studios, Dial M for Murder (1954) is set in London and include some second unit footage shot on location, which is mostly used for rear projection scenes.

Where does Alfred Hitchcock appear in the movie Dial M for Murder?

Alfred Hitchcock: (At around thirteen minutes) Hitchcock can be seen on the left side of the reunion photograph. As he is only seen in a photo, this is the final Hitchcock movie in which he does not appear in person.

When did Alfred Hitchcock appear in Dial M for Murder?

“Dial 'M' for Murder” (1954)

Hitchcock is in a photo on the wall of Ray Milland's character from his Cambridge class reunion.

Is Dial M for Murder in 3D?

Pressured by the studio to film in 3D, Dial M for Murder was Hitchcock's first and only film shot in 3D, and theaters of the time largely screened the 2D version of the film. The Film Center is thrilled to present his 1954 film in this ultra-rare format.

How many cameos did Hitchcock make?

English film director Alfred Hitchcock made cameo appearances in 40 of his 54 surviving major films (his second film, The Mountain Eagle, is lost).

Did Hitchcock do a cameo in sabotage?

Hitchcock's cameo in Saboteur (1942) occurs about 65 minutes into the film, where he appears outside a drug store talking to a woman. According to contemporary newspaper reports, the woman was Hitchcock's secretary, Carol Stevens.

Where is Hitchcock's cameo in rope?

Hitchcock's cameo in Rope (1948) occurs about 55 minutes into the film, where he appears in the background as a red flashing neon sign of his trademark profile.

Did Alfred Hitchcock make an appearance in The Trouble with Harry?

Alfred Hitchcock's cameo is a signature occurrence in most of his films. In The Trouble with Harry, he can be seen 22:14 minutes into the film as he walks past a parked limousine while an old man looks at paintings for sale at the roadside stand.

Who starred in Dial M for Murder and Rear Window?

The year 1954 was essentially Grace Kelly's most successful year as an actress. Aside from Dial M for Murder, she saw four other films released that year, including her best work with Hitchcock in Rear Window and her Oscar-winning performance in The Country Girl.

Does Alfred Hitchcock make a cameo in shadow of a doubt?

Hitchcock's cameo in Shadow of a Doubt occurs about 16 minutes into the film, where he appears playing cards on the train carrying Uncle Charlie to Santa Rosa. Courtesy of the Hitchcock Zone.

How many slices are in the famous shower scene in Psycho?

The doc's title refers to the total number of camera setups (78) and cuts (52) in the scene, which itself lasts a mere 45 seconds. It took a whole week to film (a third of the film's shooting schedule), and it was, as the new film shows, something of an obsession for the master of suspense.

When did Hitchcock start doing cameos?

Some films may have had two cameo appearances, but were unconfirmed. Only one film had two confirmed cameos: Frenzy (1972). Hitchcock's first confirmed appearance was in his third major UK film, The Lodger (1927) and then in five more of his major British films, followed by 30 appearances in his US productions.

Is the Rear Window the same as The Woman in the Window?

Admittedly, The Woman in the Window is not intended to be a direct remake of Rear Window or any other Hitchcock picture. The talent involved is too smart for that.

Is the woman in the house the same as The Woman in the Window?

Netflix's original series “The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window” is exactly that. At least, that's what it's supposed to be. The show's protagonist Anna is played by the beautifully gifted Kristen Bell (“Do, Re & Mi”).

Why is Rear Window so good?

Simply put, Rear Window is a great film, perhaps one of the finest ever committed to celluloid. All of the elements are perfect (or nearly so), including the acting, script, camerawork, music (by Franz Waxman), and, of course, direction.