1944 version of "The Lodger"

Old Movie Fan · External Since: Jan 19, 2005 Posts: 163

Hello to those who still visit this site.

   I just watched "The Lodger" (1944), a sound remake of Hitchcock's
famous silent film today and found the cinematography quite stunning.
The story differed only slightly until the end, but just like
Hitchcock's film, there was still a very slight shadow of doubt as to
whether he was really 'Jack the Ripper,' or just some poor tortured soul
morning the loss of his brother.
    In this story, his brother had been the sweetheart of the
Ripper's first victim and it was her death that destroyed him.
    In Hitchcock's tale, it was the Lodger's sister who had been
killed by the Ripper.
    Fascinating lighting and special effects that were
reminiscent of great silent films. As a bonus, it was a very sharp
print.

Rich Wagner

L Covey · External Since: Aug 04, 2003 Posts: 453

Old Movie Fan wrote:
> Hello to those who still visit this site.
>
> I just watched "The Lodger" (1944), a sound remake of Hitchcock's
> famous silent film today and found the cinematography quite stunning.
> The story differed only slightly until the end, but just like
> Hitchcock's film, there was still a very slight shadow of doubt as to
> whether he was really 'Jack the Ripper,' or just some poor tortured soul
> morning the loss of his brother.
> In this story, his brother had been the sweetheart of the
> Ripper's first victim and it was her death that destroyed him.
> In Hitchcock's tale, it was the Lodger's sister who had been
> killed by the Ripper.
> Fascinating lighting and special effects that were
> reminiscent of great silent films. As a bonus, it was a very sharp
> print.
>
> Rich Wagner
>

Thanks for telling us of this. Can it be purchased today, or did you
view in on TV?

Still here,

Lani