Rebecca (1940) (Checkpoint; Pan and Scan; Sensormatic)

Product Details: Rebecca (1940)

Edition:DVD Checkpoint; Pan and Scan; Sensormatic
MPAA Rating:Unrated
Release Date:10/14/2008
UPC:883904109891
Featuring:Reginald Denny, See all cast

Synopsis: Rebecca (1940)

A string of classic suspense films produced in England had earned Alfred Hitchcock a reputation in the United States, and his first American production, REBECCA, cemented his fame. Based on the novel by Daphne du Maurier, REBECCA was conceived to rival producer David O. Selznick's previous epic, GONE WITH THE WIND. This psychological thriller, however, derives its...
A string of classic suspense films produced in England had earned Alfred Hitchcock a reputation in the United States, and his first American production, REBECCA, cemented his fame. Based on the novel by Daphne du Maurier, REBECCA was conceived to rival producer David O. Selznick's previous epic, GONE WITH THE WIND. This psychological thriller, however, derives its grandeur from Hitchcock's careful cultivation of the title character's haunting legacy. Joan Fontaine takes the starring role and narrates the story of her life as the second Madam de Winter. Fontaine, young and innocent, meets the worldly and sophisticated Maxim de Winter (Laurence Olivier) while vacationing on the Riviera. After a whirlwind romance and marriage, the two return to his opulent English estate, Maderley, where Fontaine begins to realize she is not entirely welcome in her new role. Chief among her detractors is housekeeper Mrs. Danvers (Judith Anderson), who points out her every failing in relation to the previous mistress of the house, Rebecca. Fontaine is nearly driven to suicide by her inability to understand the mysterious legacy of the first wife. However, when a ship washes ashore, the mystery begins to unravel, setting the stage for the memorable and fiery climax.

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Features: Rebecca (1940)

Region 1
Keep Case - Checkpoint, Sensormatic
Full Frame - 1.33
Audio:
Mono - English
Subtitled - English, French, & Spanish
Additional Release Material:
Audio Commentary - 1. film historian - Richard Schickel
Isolated Music and Effects Track
Featurette - 1. MAKING OF REBECCA
2. NOT A GHOST OF A CHANCE: THE GOTHIC WORLD OF DAPHNE DU MAURIER
Screen Tests - 1. Loretta Young
2.Margaret Sullivan
3.Vivian Leigh
4. Sir Laurence Olivier
5. Anne Baxter
6. Joan Fontaine
Copyright card
Radio Plays - 1.Original 1938 Radio Play Starring Orson Welles
2.1941 Radio Play Presented by Cecil B. DeMille
3. 1950 Radio Play with Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier
Interviews - 1. Peter Bogdanovich Interviews Hitchcock
2. François Truffaut Interviews Hitchcock
3. Theatrical Trailer
Text/ Photo Gallery:
Still Gallery
Trailers

Awards: Rebecca (1940)

Academy Awards
Best Picture:1940
Best Cinematography:George Barnes

User Reviews: Rebecca (1940)

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    Rebecca

    By Hay  Apr 16, 2001 | 1 out of 1 found this Rebecca (1940) review helpful

    This movie is truly one of my favorites, Gone with the Wind being my first this defintately comes in second, Lawrence Olivier is magnificent! The scenery gorgeous! I want to be the new wife!

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    Oldie But Goodie

    By ♫ Jennifer ♫  May 26, 2006

    Pros: Amazing Movie Before It's Time

    Cons: Black and White

    I watched this once by mistake, and ever since then, I've loved it.
    This is one of my favorite movies, with good reason.
    It's a murder mystery with a little romance.
    If You ever get the chance to watch it, Do!
    It's a Classic!

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