Sound Test for Blackmail
movieComedyDocumentary
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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Comedy
Documentary
Primarily a comedy title with documentary undertones.
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Adult audience
Comedy-firstDocumentaryCasual watchLight intensityStandalone film
This title is positioned as a comedy-first and documentary experience for a adult audience aimed at casual watch.
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