Saturday, October 20, 2018

Spellbound (1945): Alfred Hitchcock, Ingrid Bergman, Gregory Peck and Salvador Dali


     Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, Spellbound (1945) is a suspenseful mystery that delves into the realm of psychoanalysis. The story centers on a recently hired director of a mental hospital, and the mystery that unfolds as it becomes apparent that the man is not who he claims to be. The cinematography is stark and lovely, with psychological touches added in sets based on designs by Surrealist painter Salvador Dali. Ingrid Bergman and Gregory Peck are great in the lead roles. The supporting cast is wonderful as well, including Michael Chekhov, Leo G. Carroll and Rhonda Fleming. 

Spellbound. 1945. Alfred Hitchcock: Ingrid Bergman and Gregory Peck

Spellbound. 1945. Alfred Hitchcock: Ingrid Bergman and Gregory Peck

Spellbound. 1945. Alfred Hitchcock: Ingrid Bergman and Gregory Peck

Spellbound. 1945. Alfred Hitchcock: Ingrid Bergman and Gregory Peck

Spellbound. 1945. Alfred Hitchcock: set designed by Salvador Dali

Spellbound. 1945. Alfred Hitchcock: set designed by Salvador Dali

Spellbound. 1945. Alfred Hitchcock: Ingrid Bergman and Gregory Peck

Spellbound. 1945. Alfred Hitchcock

Spellbound. 1945. Alfred Hitchcock: Ingrid Bergman and Gregory Peck