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Quote by Alfred Hitchcock

“I am to provide the public with beneficial shocks.”

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Alfred Hitchcock, born on August 13, 1899 in London, England, and died on April 29, 1980 in Los Angeles, United States, was a British-American film director, screenwriter, and producer. Known for his suspense and thriller films, Hitchcock is often referred to as the 'Master of Suspense'. His work has had a profound impact on the art of film. more

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