Rebecca (1940)
A self-conscious woman juggles adjusting to her new role as an aristocrat's wife and avoiding being intimidated by his first wife's spectral presence.
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'Maxim' de Winter -
Mrs. de Winter -
Jack Favell -
Mrs. Danvers -
Major Giles Lacy -
Frank Crawley -
Colonel Julyan -
Beatrice Lacy -
Mrs. Van Hopper -
Coroner -
Dr. Baker -
Ben -
Tabbs -
Frith -
Robert
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Director:
Alfred HitchcockWriters:
Daphne Du Maurier (celebrated novel), Robert E. Sherwood (screen play), Joan Harrison (screen play), Philip MacDonald (adaptation), Michael Hogan (adaptation)All Cast & Crew
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Trivia
Having started in movies as an art director, Sir Alfred Hitchcock was well-versed in using miniatures to save money, but had to convince producer David O. Selznick that the process wouldn't look cheap.
Quotes
Maxim de Winter:
Please promise me never to wear black satin or pearls... or to be 36 years old.
Goofs
When Reginald Denny's character is in the study with Joan Fontaine's character he pulls out a file folder from a file cabinet and it's in the American format for 8.5 x 11 inches rather than the English A4 size. A4 is a bit narrower, but longer than the US letter size standard and its paper would not fit the file folder Denny is holding.
Crazy Credits
The original 1940 credits read "Selznick International presents its picturization of Daphne Du Maurier's 'Rebecca'". The credits on the re-issue version read "The Selznick Studio presents its production of Daphne Du Maurier's 'Rebecca'".
Alternate Versions
The opening credits were re-done (with different font) for the 1950's re-release of the movie. It is these credits that have turned up on all telecasts of the film (even as recently as 2013) and all previous video releases. The Criterion release (which is now only available through outlet stores) restores all of the credits to their original form.
Soundtracks
Love's Old Sweet Song (Just a Song at Twilight)(1884) (uncredited)
Music by J.L. Molloy
Hummed by Joan Fontaine
Storyline
Plot Summary
Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)
Genres
Drama | Mystery | Romance | ThrillerDetails
Release Date:
12 April 1940Language
English, French
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
Big Sur, California, USABox Office
Budget:
$1,288,000 (estimated)
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$72,275
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