Rebecca (1940) | |
| Director(s) | Alfred Hitchcock |
| Producer(s) | David O. Selznick |
| Top Genres | Drama, Film Adaptation, Film Noir, Mystery, Romance, Thriller/Suspense |
| Top Topics | Book-Based, England, Husband Wife, Psychological Thrillers, Romance (Drama) |
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Rebecca Overview:
Rebecca (1940) was a Drama - Mystery Film directed by Alfred Hitchcock and produced by David O. Selznick.
The film was based on the novel of the same name written by Daphne du Maurier published in 1938.
Academy Awards 1940 --- Ceremony Number 13 (source: AMPAS)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Actor | Laurence Olivier | Nominated |
| Best Actress | Joan Fontaine | Nominated |
| Best Supporting Actress | Judith Anderson | Nominated |
| Best Art Direction | Lyle Wheeler | Nominated |
| Best Cinematography | George Barnes | Won |
| Best Director | Alfred Hitchcock | Nominated |
| Best Film Editing | Hal C. Kern | Nominated |
| Best Music - Scoring | Franz Waxman | Nominated |
| Best Picture | Selznick International Pictures | Won |
| Best Writing | Robert E. Sherwood, Joan Harrison | Nominated |
BlogHub Articles:
DOUBLE BILL #16: Rebecca (1940) and The Ghost and Mrs Muir (1947)
By Carol Martinheira on Jul 10, 2018 From The Old Hollywood GardenDOUBLE BILL #16: Rebecca (1940) and The Ghost and Mrs Muir (1947) On July 10, 2018July 10, 2018 By CarolIn Uncategorized I like ghost stories. I like how they can be anything, how they can fit into an array of genres without ever losing themselves. I like the possibil... Read full article
book: Three Weeks Dead (2016) by Rebecca Bradley
By John Grant on Apr 30, 2018 From NoirishThe second of two British crime novellas that I’ve read in a row rounds out April. The book that I started last night after I’d finished this one is just under 600 pages long, so I doubt I’ll have it finished by the beginning of May . . . ===== Software genius Jason Wells recently ... Read full article
Blu-ray Review: Rebecca ? The Criterion Collection
By Devon Powell on Sep 30, 2017 From Hitchcock MasterSpine #135 Distributor: Criterion Collection (USA) Release Date: September 05, 2017 Region: Region A Length: 02:10:40 Video: 1080P (MPEG-4, AVC) Main Audio: English Mono Linear PCM Audio (48 kHz, 1152 kbps, 24-bit) Subtitles: English SDH Ratio: 1.33:1 Bitrate: 35.69 Mbps Notes: This title is also a... Read full article
Fridays With Mary Pickford: Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm (1917)
on Apr 14, 2016 From Journeys in Classic FilmHollywood loves the simplicity of recycling. What works for one star will surely work for another, and so it was when the studio discovered another pint-sized sprite with sausage curls: Shirley Temple. Temple was groomed and marketed as the next Mary Pickford so it stands to reason many of Temple... Read full article
TCM Classic Film Festival Day 2: The Dawn of Technicolor, STEAMBOAT BILL JR., REBECCA, BOOM!
By Lara on Mar 30, 2015 From BacklotsDear readers, I’m usually so good about posting right after festival events, but after several late nights, I needed some sleep. The festival is now over, and I’m getting back into the swing of things. I apologize for the delay! Day 2 was a jam-packed one at the TCM Classic Film Festival... Read full article
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Quotes from
Jack Favell: You know, old boy, I have a strong feeling... that before the day is out, somebody's going to make use of that... rather expressive, though somewhat old-fashioned term ''foul play.''
Jack Favell: I say, marriage with Max is not exactly a bed of roses, is it?
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Facts about
In her autobiography, Maureen O'Hara states that she was the first choice for the lead role.
Alfred Hitchcock wanted to make this film several years before but was unable to afford the rights to the novel.
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