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Alfred Hitchcock Presents

  • TV Series
  • 1955–19621955–1962
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 25m
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
18K
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POPULARITY
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Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955)
Series of unrelated short stories covering elements of crime, horror, drama, and comedy about people of different backgrounds committing murders, suicides, thefts, and other sorts of crime caused by certain motivations, perceived or not.
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Series of unrelated short stories covering elements of crime, horror, drama, and comedy about people of different backgrounds committing murders, suicides, thefts, and other sorts of crime c... Read allSeries of unrelated short stories covering elements of crime, horror, drama, and comedy about people of different backgrounds committing murders, suicides, thefts, and other sorts of crime caused by certain motivations, perceived or not.Series of unrelated short stories covering elements of crime, horror, drama, and comedy about people of different backgrounds committing murders, suicides, thefts, and other sorts of crime caused by certain motivations, perceived or not.
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
18K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,000
17
  • Stars
    • Alfred Hitchcock
    • Harry Tyler
    • John Williams
  • Stars
    • Alfred Hitchcock
    • Harry Tyler
    • John Williams
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    • 41User reviews
    • 22Critic reviews
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    • Top rated TV #240
    • Won 3 Primetime Emmys
      • 8 wins & 16 nominations total

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    Alfred Hitchcock in Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955)
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    William Shatner in Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955)
    John Williams and Alan Napier in Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955)
    Joe Downing and George Mathews in Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955)
    John Forsythe and George Macready in Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955)
    Virginia Gregg in Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955)
    Ralph Meeker in Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955)
    Peter van Eyck in Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955)
    Philip Abbott and Olan Soule in Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955)
    Claude Rains and Joan Banks in Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955)
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    Alfred Hitchcock
    Alfred Hitchcock
    • Self - Host…
    Harry Tyler
    Harry Tyler
    • Aaron Hacker…
    John Williams
    John Williams
    • Inspector Davidson…
    Patricia Hitchcock
    Patricia Hitchcock
    • Aileen…
    Arthur Gould-Porter
    • Mr. Moen…
    Raymond Bailey
    Raymond Bailey
    • Doctor Jason…
    Lillian O'Malley
    • Ailing parishioner…
    Russell Collins
    Russell Collins
    • Alvin Moss…
    Robert Carson
    Robert Carson
    • Grand Jury Foreman…
    Barry Harvey
    • Steward…
    Robert H. Harris
    Robert H. Harris
    • Albert Birch…
    Ray Teal
    Ray Teal
    • Ben Tulip…
    Bartlett Robinson
    Bartlett Robinson
    • Donald Wellman…
    David Fresco
    David Fresco
    • Photographer…
    Robert Horton
    Robert Horton
    • Brad Taylor…
    Percy Helton
    Percy Helton
    • Charlie the building super…
    Ralph Clanton
    • Ship's Purser…
    Charles Davis
    • Detective Raines…
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    • Trivia
      Most people who have seen this series remember Alfred Hitchcock's opening and closing narratives for the series. However, for each episode, more than one opening and closing was filmed, as Hitchcock's famous jibes at the sponsors were unappreciated in the European markets. So for each episode, Hitchcock filmed two openings and two closings: one would be for American viewings (jokes about sponsors) and the second would be for European showings (jokes about Americans, and not about sponsors). For most of the third season, Hitchcock even did the opening and closings in French and German, as he spoke both languages fluently.
    • Quotes

      [Hitchcock arrives for his introduction dressed in a safari outfit and pith helmet]

      Alfred Hitchcock - Host: Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to darkest Hollywood. Night brings a stillness to the jungle. It is so quiet, you can hear a name drop. The savage beasts have already begun gathering at the water holes to quench their thirst. Now one should be especially alert. The vicious table-hopper is on the prowl, and the spotted back-biter may lurk behind a potted palm. To take me through this most savage of lands, I have hired a native guide.

      [He snaps his fingers. An old man joins him, wearing a billboard sign that reads, "Maps of the Movie Stars' Homes - For Sale"]

      Alfred Hitchcock - Host: He claims to know where I can find the big ones.

    • Alternate versions
      Many of Hitchcock's droll introductions were colorized and reused in the later revival Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985).
    • Connections
      Edited into Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1993)
    • Soundtracks
      Funeral March of a Marionette (Marche funèbre d'une marionnette)
      (uncredited)
      Composed by Charles Gounod
      [series theme tune]

    User reviews41

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    One of the best TV series of all time, and one of the Master's greatest achievements!!!!!
    Truly a classic, this long-running TV series(1955-65) was way ahead of its time. Its host, Alfred Hitchcock presented stories in this weekly, half-hour dramatic/suspense anthology that virtually no other program would even dream of presenting. Like many of Hitch's films, the stories presented frequently dealt with murder and deception, sometimes on a humerous level. Anyone expecting the show to end with the conventional happy ending would fare better to tune into another television program. In addition to hosting the show, Hitchcock directed several episodes of the series as well.
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    • verna55
    • Sep 28, 2000

    FAQ1

    • Hello, I wonder if someone can help me. Between Hithcock's opening and the story itself, there was a short credits scene, depicting the title and the main actors in a card, with a short drum effect on the background. Does someone know the name of that theme? It was often played also during the story, usually when it reached its tensest moment. Thanks in advance.

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    • Release date
      • October 2, 1955 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Alfred Hitchcock präsentiert
    • Filming locations
      • Revue Studios, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Alfred J. Hitchcock Productions
      • Shamley Productions
      • Revue Studios
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    • Runtime
      25 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 4:3

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