Women in the Films of Alfred Hitchcock

Hitchcock’s problematic treatment of some of his women actors has come under increasing scrutiny in recent years. However, his films include many strong and intriguing women characters, albeit, usually trapped in the midst of great danger.  We’ll explore the roles of women in some of his most acclaimed films.

This Week: Shadow of a Doubt (1943) Teresa Wright, Joseph Cotton.  A young woman begins to have doubts about her favorite uncle.