The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog (1927) Silent Film 🎬🌫️
Witness Alfred Hitchcock’s breakthrough silent thriller — widely regarded as “the first true Hitchcock movie” — starring matinee idol Ivor Novello in a haunting, kohl-rimmed performance. Based on Marie Belloc Lowndes’ 1913 novel inspired by the Jack the Ripper murders, this atmospheric masterpiece showcases the director’s emerging suspense genius through innovative montage and visual storytelling. Presented as part of the Oxford Festival of the Arts with live musical accompaniment.
What to expect:
- 🎞️ A rare big-screen showing of Hitchcock’s seminal 1927 silent classic with live musical score
- 🔍 A deep dive into the film that launched the “Master of Suspense” — from Ripper-inspired plot to Novello’s iconic performance
- 🍷 Post-screening drinks and discussion in the festival atmosphere