Hitchcock Chronology: Islington Studios
Entries in the Hitchcock Chronology relating to Islington Studios...
1920
May
- 18th - The Times newspaper carries an article about Famous Players-Lasky's new Islington Studios, describing the large water tank (used for underwater filming) and detailing the ingenious method by which the studios can overcome the notorious London fog, should it enter the building.[1]
1921
- Alma Reville, who had spent the previous six years working for the London Film Company based in Twickenham, begins working at Famous Players-Lasky's Islington Studios in early 1921 as the Floor Secretary to actor-director Donald Crisp[2].
1923
January
- Director Hugh Croise leases space at the Islington Studios to film "Always Tell Your Wife". When Croise falls ill, Seymour Hicks asks Hitchcock up to complete the film.[3]
May
- The filming of "Woman to Woman" takes place at Islington Studios.[4]
References
- ↑ The Times (18/May/1920) - Film Production in England
- ↑ Alfred Hitchcock: A Life in Darkness and Light (2003) by Patrick McGilligan, page 53
- ↑ Alfred Hitchcock: A Life in Darkness and Light (2003) by Patrick McGilligan, page 54
- ↑ Alfred Hitchcock: A Life in Darkness and Light (2003) by Patrick McGilligan, page 59
