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ALFRED HITCHCOCK

Alfred Joseph Hitchcock was born August 13^th, 1899 in Leyton, London, England. He was the son of greengrocer William and Emma Hitchcock. He had a normal upbringing raised a Catholic he attended Saint Ignatius College. His first employment was in 1915 working for Henry Telegraph and Cable Company as an estimator. It was during this time that his interest in movies began, he liked to visit the cinema often. 

During 1920 he gained employment at the newly opened Lasky studios in London, he worked as a title designer and designed titles for all movies that were produced their for two years. By 1923, he got a chance to direct when the previous director for Always Tell Your Wife became ill. Studio chiefs were so impressed that they gave him another opportunity with the movie Number 13 (1922) unfortunately the studio closed before completion. He then got another opportunity as an assistant director with what became known as Gainsborough Pictures, whilst working there he also worked as a writer, title designer and an art director. Later he was given a chance to direct British/German co-production called The Pleasure Garden (1925). The rest is history. Alfred Hitchcock is known worldwide and recognized as one of the most influential director in history. His work spans over 50 years.  Alfred Hitchcock died in 1980 on April 29th.