Early in his career, Alfred Hitchcock Hitchcock began making small appearances in his own films. Sometimes these cameos lasted just a few seconds, sometimes a little longer. Either way, they became a hallmark of Hitchcock’s filmmaking, and fans had to wait and see if they could spot the elusive director. From 1927 to 1976, Hitchcock made a total of 37 appearances, all of which are neatly compiled in the clip above. Enjoy!
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