1. Alfred Hitchcock
... and German films particularly appealed to him. After learning that Famous Players Lasky, now Paramount, was opening a studio in London, he submitted a portfolio of his work. He was hired as a title designer for silent films. His passion for films and eagerness to learn led him to apply for the job of Assistant Director. This gave him the experience of film making ... with his family, he led a quiet and unostentatious life. They preferred the comforts of home to the Hollywood surroundings. On January 3, 1980, Hitchcock received one of the highest honors his native country had to bestow; ...
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- Grade Level: High School
