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Library Film
Series Does Hitchcock
Alfred Hitchcock's 1943 film Shadow of a Doubt is a suspense classic
that continues to unnerve audiences to this day. When Charles Oakley
(Joseph Cotten) arrives at this sister's home in California, the entire
family is happy to see him, especially his niece and namesake, Charlie
(Teresa Wright). But when two detectives show up in town looking for
the Merry Widow Murderer, Charlie begins to suspect her uncle might not
be the man she thinks he is. Co-written by Thornton Wilder (Our Town),
the film plays on the peculiarities of small towns and close families
to weave a web of intrigue as tantalizing as it is troubling.
Joseph Cotten is perfectly cast, projecting sinister suspicion one
minute and affable charm the next, tugging poor Charlie's loyalties in
opposite directions as she learns more about his crimes. Teresa Wright
does her own balancing act as Charlie, moving between fresh-faced
innocence and shrewd scheming as she seeks to protect her naïve parents
and younger siblings from the danger in their peaceful home.
Join us on Tuesday, November 6, at 6:30 p.m. at the Greenville Public
Library, as we screen this classic thriller as part of GPL's Third
Floor Film Series. Free popcorn, candy, and soft drinks will be
provided, and David Nilsen will lead a brief discussion after the
film. We hope to see you there.
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