description The Manxman Overview
The Manxman is a 1929 British silent romance film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, adapted from Hall Caine’s novel. It marks Hitchcock's final fully silent directorial work before transitioning to sound with *Blackmail*. The production featured Anny Ondra and Carl Brisson among its cast.
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info The Manxman Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1929 |
help The Manxman FAQ
What is the love triangle in The Manxman?
Pete Quilliam, a fisherman, and Philip Christian, a lawyer, are friends who both love Kate Cregeen on the Isle of Man. Alfred Hitchcock's 1929 film follows the emotional consequences when Kate's relationship with each man develops differently.
Why is The Manxman important in Alfred Hitchcock's career?
The Manxman was Hitchcock's final fully silent directorial film before he moved into sound filmmaking. His next film, Blackmail, was released in 1929 in both silent and sound-related versions.
Who stars in The Manxman?
Anny Ondra plays Kate, Carl Brisson plays Pete, and Malcolm Keen plays Philip. The film was produced by British International Pictures and released as a British silent romance in 1929.
Is The Manxman based on a novel?
Yes, it adapts Hall Caine's 1894 novel The Manxman. Eliot Stannard wrote the scenario for Hitchcock's 1929 production, which uses English intertitles rather than spoken dialogue.
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