Rear Window: A Night of Suspense
Wednesday, October 02, 2024 at 07:00pm
Westport Country Playhouse
25 Powers Court
Hosted by Mark Shanahan
It’ll be a night of thrills and chills as we present a special screening of Alfred Hitchcock’s Rear Window (1954), hosted by Artistic Director Mark Shanahan.
A dedicated Hitchcock scholar and fan, Shanahan taught a course on Hitchcock at Fordham University for over 21 years on Monday nights when the theatre was dark. He is always eager to share his love for the movies of this most celebrated director.
The evening will include Shanahan’s brief introductory remarks, highlighting key details to watch for, followed by a post-screening discussion exploring why Rear Window remains a masterpiece decades after its initial release.
Whether you’re a first time viewer or long time Hitchcock aficionado, this night promises to dive into just some of the wonderful anecdotes, storytelling techniques and signature cinematic details that make Alfred Hitchcock the Master of Suspense!
ABOUT REAR WINDOW (1954)
A New York magazine photographer is confined to his apartment after breaking his leg. He passes the time by spying on his neighbors from his window, and suspicious goings-on in one of the apartments lead him to believe that someone has been murdered.
Director: Alfred Hitchcock
Cast: James Stewart, Grace Kelly, Thelma Ritter, Wendell Corey, Raymond Burr
Rated PG
