A FILM TO REMEMBER: “VERTIGO” (1958)

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

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 60th Anniversary of Alfred Hitchcock’s “Vertigo”. Let’s take an inside look at the film:

PLOT OUTLINE:

A former police detective juggles wrestling with his personal demons and becoming obsessed with a hauntingly beautiful woman.

Still image of filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock.

STUDIO:

Universal Pictures

DIRECTOR:

Alfred Hitchcock

CAST:

• James Stewart … John “Scottie” Ferguson
• Kim Novak … Judy Barton/Madeleine Elster
• Barbara Bel Geddes … Marjorie “Midge” Wood
• Tom Helmore … Gavin Elster
• Henry Jones … Coroner