FILM IN FOCUS: Vertigo

FILM IN FOCUS: Vertigo


In this wordless scene from Vertigo (Alfred Hitchcock, 1958), private eye Scottie (Jimmy Stewart) follows his college friend’s wife Madeleine (Kim Novak) on her mysterious wanderings.

Discussion Questions

After watching this clip from Vertigo, consider the questions below. Then submit your response.

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