A FILM TO REMEMBER: “ROPE” (1948)

Photograph of film poster with a display of scene images from “Rope”.

Before I get into this, I want to make mention “A FILM TO REMEMBER” will be a series about films that have reached a milestone anniversary since their origin in being culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant. The articles will contain the film’s plot outline, director, cast, a compilation of trivialities, various photos, movie trailer, critical reception and more. So, let’s start:

We are here to mark the celebration of the 70th Anniversary of Alfred Hitchcock’s “Rope”. Let’s take an inside look at the film:

PLOT OUTLINE:

Two young men strangle their “inferior” classmate, hide his body in their apartment, and invite his friends and family to a dinner party as a means to challenge the “perfection” of their crime.

Still image of filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock.

STUDIO:

Warner Bros. Pictures

DIRECTOR:

Alfred Hitchcock

CAST:

• James Stewart … Rupert Cadell
• John Dall … Brandon Shaw
• Farley Granger … Phillip Morgan
• Joan Chandler … Janet Walker