Question 1

What innovative sound technique was first used in this film?

Accepted Answer

This is the first film in which a person's thoughts are presented on the soundtrack.

Question 2

How was Sir John's mirror monologue filmed given early sound limitations?

Accepted Answer

Sir John's thoughts were filmed with a recording of the lines and a 30-piece orchestra hidden behind the set, as post-dubbing wasn't possible. An orchestra played live on set.

Question 3

What connection does Sir John Menier have to Alfred Hitchcock's personal life?

Accepted Answer

The character of Sir John Menier was loosely based on Hitchcock's friend, actor Gerald du Maurier.

Question 4

What drives Sir John Menier to investigate after the trial?

Accepted Answer

Haunted by remorse after yielding to pressure during the trial, Sir John launches his own investigation into the murder.

Question 5

Which studio connection makes this film unique in Hitchcock's career?

Accepted Answer

This is the closest Hitchcock ever came to working with Columbia Pictures, as they distributed this UK import in the US. He never directed directly for Columbia.

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