Review of The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934) by Bill C — 10 Apr 2013
It takes a few seconds for us to realize we are watching Pierre Fresnay's life unravel before our eyes like the knitted sweater so comically attached to his dinner jacket. With even less drama, we bear witness to the emergence of cinematic technique that will serve Hitchcock well for the next forty years. In real life, shocking events take time to register - a natural protective device Hitchcock employs frequently to control tension.
The second of seven Gaumont British Picture Corp films, The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934) contributes distinctively to the growing Hitchcock legend. The East End London "Sidney Street Siege", scored only by popping gunfire remains a classic to this day.
This review of The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934) was written by Bill C on 10 Apr 2013.
The Man Who Knew Too Much has generally received positive reviews.
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