Alfred Hitchcock
Film director · 19 films (1927–1976)
Alfred Hitchcock is a director whose work here spans The Lodger (1927) to Family Plot (1976), across thriller and mystery. 8 of those films were photographed by Robert Burks. All 1,155 frames from 19 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.
Sir Alfred Joseph Hitchcock was an English film director. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in cinema history.
Born 13 August 1899 · Leytonstone, London, England, UK · died 29 April 1980
Directing style
Hitchcock structures his suspense primarily through medium shots and closeups shot at eye level, utilizing a shallow depth of field to isolate characters within tense, interior spaces. His lighting relies heavily on practical sources, windows, and streetlamps to carve out stark contrasts, frequently rendering night scenes in deep, ink-black shadows and desaturated tones. This approach anchors his mystery and crime narratives in a highly controlled visual environment where domestic interiors feel claustrophobic and ominous.
Awards
- Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award · 1971
- Golden Globes
- BAFTA Fellowship · 1971
- Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire · 1979
- Knight of the Legion of Honour
- AFI Life Achievement Award · 1979
- Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award · 1967
- Edgar Awards · 1960
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Saturn Awards
- Officer of Arts and Letters
- Silver Shell for Best Director
Films directed by Alfred Hitchcock
The Lodger (1927)
The 39 Steps (1935)
Saboteur (1942)
Shadow of a Doubt (1943)
Spellbound (1945)
Notorious (1946)
Rope (1948)
Strangers on a Train (1951)
Rear Window (1954)
The Trouble With Harry (1955)
The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956)
Vertigo (1958)
North By Northwest (1959)
Marnie (1964)
Frenzy (1972)
Family Plot (1976)
Psycho
Rebecca
The Birds
About Alfred Hitchcock
When was Alfred Hitchcock born?
Alfred Hitchcock was born on 13 August 1899 in Leytonstone, London, England, UK and died on 29 April 1980.
What films has Alfred Hitchcock directed?
FrameThrower holds stills from 19 of them: The Lodger (1927), The 39 Steps (1935), Saboteur (1942), Shadow of a Doubt (1943), Spellbound (1945), Notorious (1946), Rope (1948) and Strangers on a Train (1951) and more.
What awards has Alfred Hitchcock won?
Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award (1971), Golden Globes, BAFTA Fellowship (1971) and Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (1979).
Search every frame of Alfred Hitchcock’s films
All 1,155 indexed frames from 19 films directed by Alfred Hitchcock — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.