Sound Test for Blackmail

Overview

A brief sound test made during production of Blackmail (1929), featuring Alfred Hitchcock playfully teasing lead actress Anny Ondra as she struggles to respond on camera. Photographed by Jack E. Cox, the clip was shot to test the new sound recording system for what would become Hitchcock’s first talkie.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1929

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United Kingdom

Cast

Anny Ondra,Alfred Hitchcock

Director

Alfred Hitchcock

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0249159