The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog
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Synopsis
A landlady suspects that her new lodger is the madman killing women in London.
Cast
- Marie Ault
- Arthur Chesney
- June Tripp
- Malcolm Keen
- Ivor Novello
- Daisy Campbell
- Maudie Dunham
- Reginald Gardiner
- Eve Gray
- Alfred Hitchcock
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- Oct 31, 2019
if she’s your girl then why’s she in a towel quietly conversing with me through her bathroom door
eelyApr 7, 2022Like a deep-seeded childhood trauma, Hitchcock’s obsession with blondes begins in the infancy of his career. What he himself proclaimed as the first real ‘Hitchcock film,’ “The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog” reveals that Hitchcock’s talent, style, and his compulsions…
theriverjordanMay 28, 2025There’s something that feels like a beginning in this film, as if a director were reaching for his own language, gradually discovering the power of fear. As much as it carries traces of German Expressionism and the melodramatic tradition, there’s already something…
noen - Sep 24, 2018
we love a hot, brooding villain in eyeliner!
Emily HouselSep 1, 2022Action! - The Master & The Fan: Hitchcock's Bumping Road To Mastering Suspense I may be mistaken, but from the reviews I've seen, one could make an argument that this film is Hitchcock's first success. Not exactly financially, but rather in his quality as a…
Rafael "Mister Movie" JovineJan 17, 2015Hitchcock's use of sound to shock and build tension is all the more impressive in a silent movie. In my humble opinion, that guy is like some sort of "master" of suspense.
laird - Aug 25, 2017
60/100 The last notable Hitchcock film I hadn't yet seen. (All that's left now is some of the minor early stuff: Manxman, Skin Game, etc.) Is-he-or-isn't he? narrative not terribly suspenseful by this director's soon-to-be-towering standard—this is neither as creepy nor…
Mike D'AngeloJun 1, 2024#SilentSlasherSaturday Was looking forward to seeing this, one of Hitchcock’s earliest works. After having watched it, I realized I probably should have researched it a little more beforehand because there are some different versions on various streaming platforms. The…
Kevflix And ChillSep 4, 2024i love how dramatic people from the 1920s are
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- Maddie lovedThe Lodger: A Story of the London Fog
This is why Alfred Hitchcock is one of the greats. He told a riveting thriller with no dialogue and it hooked me from beginning to end. The score was gorgeous and the acting was phenomenal, especially since they had to say everything with physicality and facial expressions.
Elissa is "meh" onThe Lodger: A Story of the London FogIt’s was alright. I’m not a fan of silent films but it was one of the better ones that I’ve seen
Josie is "meh" onThe Lodger: A Story of the London FogLoved the plot. I liked the jealousy part.
- Gianna Patsy lovedThe Lodger: A Story of the London Fog
A good Hitchcock horror film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog (1928)?
The movie is 1hr 32min long.
What's The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog (1928) about?
A landlady suspects that her new lodger is the madman killing women in London.
Who's the cast of The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog (1928)?
- Marie Ault as The Landlady
- Arthur Chesney as Her Husband
- June Tripp as Daisy - A Mannequin
- Malcolm Keen as Joe - A Police Detective
- Ivor Novello as The Lodger
- Daisy Campbell as Mother
- Maudie Dunham as First Victim
- Reginald Gardiner as Dancer at Ball
- Eve Gray as Showgirl Victim
- Alfred Hitchcock as Extra in Newspaper Office
Who's the director behind The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog (1928)?
Alfred Hitchcock directed The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog (1928).
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