Movies for the Day, Wednesday, August 15, 2018

Today's movies mark the birthday of Alfred Hitchcock, India Independence Day, and the birthday of Walter Scott.

The Lady Vanishes (1938) is a well-regarded
mystery thriller, with a touch of comedy, from
legendary director Alfred Hitchcock, born
August 13, 1899.  This movie continues our series
of Hitchcock movies.






The Lady Vanishes










The River (1951) is about three
adolescent girls growing up in Bengal,
India, and romance.  August 15 is
the anniversary of India independence
in 1947.  This movie gets high marks from
critics.




The River











Ivanhoe (1952) is the classic story by
Walter Scott of knights in England in
the Middle Ages.  It combines
adventure, drama, history, and romance.
Scott was born August 15, 1771.





Ivanhoe