Best scene from The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956)

evamarlow Says:

Feb 28, 2008 - Love this movie, I have it. I'm a big Hitchcock fan. Thanks for posting.

alexalex3131 Says:

Feb 29, 2008 - And, of course, The great Mr. Herrmann himself as conductor. (I always thought he looked like my high school math teacher)

camcam200008 Says:

Mar 7, 2008 - I LOVE this movie. Its truley amazing

MusicOfCavemen Says:

Apr 3, 2008 - Ijust watched this movie in a class, and I have to say that this is the only scene I really liked of this movie, but I LOVE this scene :)The music and the helpless look on jo's face break my heart

Wellpinit Says:

Apr 6, 2008 - amazing scene and music. I have watched this scene countless times and still not tired of it.

greenstboy Says:

Apr 26, 2008 - This scene alone confirms Hitchcock's greatness as a director. A whole film course could be based on the artistry that went into constructing this scene. Camera shots, editing, music,etc., and the myriad of conflicting emotions make this a must study for aspiring movie makers. Thanks so much for posting this clip. When they compile a list of the 5 greatest movie scenes-----this will be there!

theflecker Says:

Apr 30, 2008 - cinema at its greatest!

TimDaLlama Says:

May 17, 2008 - The climatic points in this film are amazing. It's Hitchcock's camera angles at their best, he truly was Master of Suspense.

margocary Says:

May 17, 2008 - I love this movie. I have it and a bunch other Hitchcock. I love Doris in movies she's ordinarily not in. Thanks for post.

Allyourbase2 Says:

May 21, 2008 - An amazing movie! Alfred Hitchcock is a cinematic genius, and this film of his was underappreciated by the critics I think! One of his best if you ask me.

unclealand Says:

May 30, 2008 - Yeah, when Doris isn't in a movie I love her, too.

stellalumas Says:

May 30, 2008 - I just realized how stupid that sounded. I meant, I love Doris in movie types she doesn't ordinarily do. Dang!!

stellalumas Says:

May 30, 2008 - Oh my goodness, Stellalumas is Margocary, I was in other account. I need to go to bed I think. I don't feel good anyway.

stellalumas Says:

May 30, 2008 - Yes, but Strangers on a Train, and Shadow of a Doubt are great too. The music in this symphony is so great. I love how Hitchcock used great music to accentuate his scenes. He was a genius.

Sebasalfonso Says:

May 31, 2008 - Hitchcock used simphonies to accentuate his scenes, as Thomas Mann in Doktor Faustus

perrypearl Says:

Jun 20, 2008 - That statement is hilarious! I'll remember that one for people (actors) I don't like.:)

MMBW22 Says:

Jun 24, 2008 - This role was written for Doris...She is amazing in this film.

AkiraChan24 Says:

Jul 2, 2008 - Wow I'm still shaking! Golly the drums get my heart pounding. Anyways I LOVED the film Notorious also. But this film was another great one.

avkrules Says:

Jul 12, 2008 - wow. that is a sik scene. the music played profoundly with the drama. i was drawn in.

edcassells Says:

Jul 16, 2008 - 2:07 to 3:10 and 4:53 to 5:05 = marvelous. This is a wonderful piece of music and I would love to hear it live sometime but I doubt that it is ever performed.

edcassells Says:

Jul 16, 2008 - Agree 100%. Consider: Hitchcock uses the dramatic cantata as the star of this scene. Notice there is no talking over the music but you can tell perfectly clear what is going on. Doris Day knows something is going to happen but is not exactly sure but she figures it out at 4:16 but feels she is helpless to do anything about it. We get the clues through some fantastic shots and editing. 2:54-zoom in on cymbals. 4:03-creepy binocular pan. 4:40-accomplice following the score. (see next post)

edcassells Says:

Jul 16, 2008 - 5:17 - reveals how the shot will be masked. 5:48 - no talking over the music; no need to. 8:08 music score zoom. 8:32 - view from the cymbals and 8:40 - gun slowly peers out from behind the curtain. This is so refreshing from the film making of today where directors feel they need to have action shots in one second strobe-like flashes and shaky hand-held cameras that make the viewer seasick.