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The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog (1927)
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14 February 1927 (UK) morePlot:
A landlady suspects her new lodger is the madman killing women in London. full summary | add synopsisNewsDesk:
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On DVD Today: October 14, 2008
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Vintage Hitchcock at his best. more (58 total)Cast
(Credited cast)| Marie Ault | ... | The Landlady | |
| Arthur Chesney | ... | Her Husband | |
| June | ... | Daisy - a Mannequin | |
| Malcolm Keen | ... | Joe - a Police Detective | |
| Ivor Novello | ... | The Lodger |
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View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
75 min | USA:83 min | USA:101 min (TCM print) | Spain:67 min (VHS version) | Canada:98 min (Ontario)Country:
UKColor:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 moreSound Mix:
SilentCertification:
Spain:13 | Spain:T | Canada:PG (Ontario) | South Korea:15 (2007) | Germany:12 | UK:PG | USA:Unrated | Argentina:13Filming Locations:
Islington, London, England, UKFun Stuff
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This is the first film directed by Alfred Hitchcock in which he makes one of his trademark cameo appearances. moreGoofs:
Continuity: After the lodger escapes handcuffed, Daisy meets him sitting on a bank in the street. Then she sits down side by side with him. After that he puts his head on her right shoulder, with his face touching her face. Between shots she appears alone with nobody on her shoulder. moreFAQ
What are the screen adaptations of Mrs. Belloc Lowndes's story 'The Lodger'?Is this film in copyright?
Why is the music so bad?
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In a quiet British town, a serial killer known as The Avenger is on the loose. Noted for his partiality for blondes, The Avenger has killed seven women-and shows no signs of stopping.
Ivor Novello, as the title character, is a quiet and mysterious man who appears at a boarding house soon after the seventh murder is committed. The landlady reluctantly allows him to stay in an upstairs room, but becomes suspicious when she notices the young man turning over all the portraits of blonde-haired women in his room. It doesn't help the landlady's suspicions when the man begins showing an interest in her daughter, Daisy (naturally, a blonde). Daisy's boyfriend, a detective, is assigned to The Avenger's case, and (almost immediately) becomes suspicious of the lodger as well.
Although The Lodger isn't Hitchcock's first feature, it most certainly is the film that launched his career as the "Master of Suspense." Noticeable Hitchcock trademarks are apparent here-namely the lodger's arrival and the ceiling/mirror scene.
Loosely based on the infamous serial killer Jack the Ripper, this silent thriller is fast-paced with exceptional performances. The score, at times, seems out of place, but Hitchcock fans will nonetheless enjoy this film.