Sound Test for Blackmail
Synopsis
A brief sound test made during production of Blackmail (1929), featuring Alfred Hitchcock playfully teasing lead actress Anny Ondra as she struggles to respond on camera. Photographed by Jack E. Cox, the clip was shot to test the new sound recording system for what would become Hitchcock’s first talkie.
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Blackmail Test Take (1929) - Alfred Hitchcock | BFIOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2009-03-02
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produced 1929 – release date unknown
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- Director
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Original Title
- Sound Test for Blackmail
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1m
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What is Sound Test for Blackmail about?
A brief sound test made during production of Blackmail (1929), featuring Alfred Hitchcock playfully teasing lead actress Anny Ondra as she struggles to respond on camera. Photographed by Jack E. Cox, the clip was shot to test the new sound recording system for what would become Hitchcock’s first talkie.
Who directed Sound Test for Blackmail?
Sound Test for Blackmail was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
Who stars in Sound Test for Blackmail?
The principal cast of Sound Test for Blackmail includes Alfred Hitchcock, Anny Ondra.
When was Sound Test for Blackmail released and how long is it?
Sound Test for Blackmail was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1m.