This pattern is so consistent that in the climactic struggle on the train, Hitchcock finds it necessary to put the young Charlie in gloves. This aggression will soon escalate into two murder attempts on his niece.įinally, when Charlie comes down the stairs flashing the emerald ring to all the family and guests, her uncle does her bidding without hesitation and promptly announces his departure from Santa Rosa the next day. Uncle Charlie then puts his hand over it, and he suddenly turns aggressive. When she puts the ring on the table, for a brief interlude it remains neutrally between them as the waitress drools over it, and the two Charlies both bow their heads as if drained of energy. Later in the ‘Til-Two café, before the ring changes hands again, Uncle Charlie is still nervous around his niece and laughs sheepishly. First she throws him off balance by noticing the engraved initials, and then she tells him to bring coffee into the dining room. When Uncle Charlie arrives in Santa Rosa with the ring in his baggage, his niece is practically infatuated with him and always bends happily to his will, but as soon as he gives it up she turns the tables on him. It was certainly a damn fine choice.This ring is like Tolkien’s legendary ring because whoever gets it immediately holds the upper hand in the relationship. Whenever Hitchcock was asked in interviews, 'What is your favourite film from your filmography?' His response was "Shadow of a Doubt". It is such a pleasure to watch these film elements unfold because I had fun comparing some scenes from the film with the future films it inspired. Many Thrillers since have been inspired by its modern writing, pacing, and cinematography. This is just one of many parts that make 'Shadow of a Doubt' so brilliant because when all is said and done, this film was a game changer. I'm not exaggerating, this film is home to, quite possibly, the smartest female lead character at the time of its release. It continues to be well understood and enjoyed in both the present and the future because of its smart characters and script.
This 'Shadow of a Doubt' is a masterpiece.
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