
Jonathan Cooper is wanted by the police who suspect him of killing his lover's husband. His besotted friend Eve Gill offers to hide him and Jonathan explains to her that his real lover, actress Charlotte Inwood is the real murderer. Eve decides to investigate for herself, but when she meets the detective in charge of the case, she truly falls in love.... (Full plot summary below)
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Jonathan Cooper is wanted by the police who suspect him of killing his lover's husband. His besotted friend Eve Gill offers to hide him and Jonathan explains to her that his real lover, actress Charlotte Inwood is the real murderer. Eve decides to investigate for herself, but when she meets the detective in charge of the case, she truly falls in love.
Leave your thoughts about Stage Fright.
| New YorkerRichard BrodyHitchcock conjures a deep-rooted, irony-rich complicity of father and daughter that seems borrowed from the films of Howard Hawks and suggests the inner compass that helps to guard against chasing the wrong man. |
| Cinema SightWesley LovellIt's an entertaining film that deserves to become a cult favorite hit. |
| Filmcritic.comChristopher Nullthe central ridiculousness comes off as hokey at best, insulting at worst |
| The Age (Australia)Jake WilsonThis 1950 thriller is minor only by the standards of genius. |
| Film Journal InternationalDaniel EaganGood Dietrich vehicle with the famous "false flashback" |
| Film Freak CentralWalter ChawBlame it on the subject matter: Stage Fright, especially for postwar Hitchcock, is all elbows. |
| VarietyVariety StaffWyman is delightful as embryo actress but the choice femme spot goes to Dietrich. |
| User ReviewSara RAch just joy, what can I say, just absolute joy. And Alistair Sim! |
| User ReviewOliver ZMore light-hearted than the typical Hitchcock. Great deviation from film conventions. See this movie without reading a synopsis. |
| User ReviewViivika LA fantastic film!!! Hitchcock is the best! |