Cinema's undisputed "Master of Suspense", the great Alfred Hitchcock, was once Britain's premier silent filmmaker, his impeccable artistic eye and talent for cinematic tension thrilling audiences throughout the United Kingdom. See where Hitchcock's mastery all began!
THE RING:
'One Round' Jack Sanders is a skilled young boxer who travels the country fairs with his portable boxing booth. In love with the beautiful cashier, Jack's only ambition is to beat all of his competitors and make enough money to marry her. But when an Australian champion, Bob, challenges him to a fight, Jack realises too late that he is not the only one competing for the lovely cashier's affections.
THE MANXMAN:
Pete, a poor fisherman and Philip, a successful lawyer, have been friends since childhood. When Pete falls in love with the beautiful Kate, her shallow and greedy father refuses to consent to the marriage because of Pete's poverty. Incensed, Pete asks Philip to take care of Kate and sets out for Africa, where he hopes to make his fortune. However, in his absence, Kate finds herself drawn to Philip, and when news reached them that Pete has been killed, Philip and Kate begin to plan their lives together. But unfortunately for the two lovers, Pete did not die...The last of Hitchcock's silent films, THE MANXMAN is a dark and tense drama from the British master.
