Question 1

Why did Hitchcock relocate production from the Isle of Man?

Accepted Answer

Frequent creative interference from author Hall Caine, who lived on the Isle of Man, caused Hitchcock to move filming to Polperro, Cornwall.

Question 2

What unusual viewing method is required for two key lines in this film?

Accepted Answer

Two key lines have no intertitles; the viewer must lip-read them: Kate reveals her pregnancy to Philip and later to Pete.

Question 3

Which real-life boxer did Anny Ondra marry, mirroring her character's marriage?

Accepted Answer

Anny Ondra married Max Schmeling, former Heavyweight Champion, just as her character Kate marries a sailor played by ex-boxer Carl Brisson.

Question 4

What is the connection between a signatory on a petition and the film's crew?

Accepted Answer

Jack Cox, a signatory on the fishermen's petition against steam trawlers, was Sir Alfred Hitchcock's cameraman on this movie.

Question 5

Which festival featured this film in 2012?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the BFI London Film Festival in 2012.

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