Alfred Hitchcock's career took off in 1927 when he directed The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog. We discuss this silent film and its queer imagery, as well as its star, Ivor Novello, who was one of the hottest (and gayest) performers of the British stage and screen. Downhill, Hitchcock's subsequent film with Ivor Novello, is also discussed.
References
1) "Keep the Home Fires Burning," music and lyrics by Ivor Novello, 1917 recording
2) Painting of Ivor Novello by Emil Veresmith
3) The Avenger's triangle compared with the "Silence = Death" triangle
Credits
Written, produced, and hosted by Spencer Robelen.
Artwork by Skye Stoyer.
Episode transcript available here.
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Contact us at hitchcockgays@gmail.com.
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