Summary: <br> Alfred Hitchcock (1899–1980) was an iconic film director and producer of over 50 movies, including Dial M for Murder, Vertigo, North by Northwest, Psycho, and The Birds. The techniques he pioneered inspired a new generation of filmmakers and revolutionized the "thriller" genre.<br> <br> <a href="http://www.rider.edu/faculty/jack-sullivan">Jack Sullivan</a> is a literary scholar and professor of English at Rider University. He has published several books including New World Symphonies: How American Culture Changed European Music and most recently Hitchcock's Music.<br> <br> He joins us on Culture Insight to share his insight into the life and work of Alfred Hitchcock.
