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Rebecca is the screenplay for Alfred Hitchcock's 1940 psychological thriller, adapted from Daphne du Maurier's 1938 gothic novel. Credited writers include Robert E. Sherwood and Joan Harrison, with additional adaptation work associated with Philip MacDonald and Michael Hogan. The story follows a newly married woman who moves into Manderley and finds herself overshadowed by the memory of her husband's first wife, Rebecca.
The screenplay combines romance, mystery, psychological suspense, and gothic atmosphere.
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Who is the unnamed narrator in the Rebecca screenplay?
The narrator is a young woman who marries the wealthy widower Maxim de Winter and becomes the second Mrs. de Winter. After arriving at Manderley, she feels overwhelmed by the memory of Maxim's first wife, Rebecca.
Which novel did the Rebecca screenplay adapt?
The screenplay adapts Daphne du Maurier's 1938 gothic novel Rebecca. Alfred Hitchcock directed the 1940 Selznick International Pictures production, which was released by United Artists.
Who is Mrs. Danvers in Rebecca?
Mrs. Danvers is Manderley's housekeeper and Rebecca's fiercely loyal former attendant. She uses the house's rooms, objects, and routines to make the new Mrs. de Winter feel inferior to the woman who died.
What Academy Award distinction does Rebecca hold?
Rebecca won Best Picture at the 1941 Academy Awards, making it Alfred Hitchcock's only film to win that prize. The film also won Best Cinematography and received eleven nominations overall.
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