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The linguistic legacy of the Master of Suspense
Sir Alfred Hitchcock was born on August 13 in 1899. His contribution to cinema is without question. You don’t have terms like Master of Suspense bandied around about you if you weren’t rather handy in the director’s chair. His films have thrilled audiences for decades – we’ve marvelled at his icy blondes, cheered on his [...]
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