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Alfred Hitchcock frequently cast the same actors in multiple films, building strong collaborations based on trust and familiarity. Ingrid Bergman, Grace Kelly, and Cary Grant were some of Hitchcock's most renowned collaborators, delivering exceptional performances in his thrillers. Clare Greet holds the record for appearing in more Hitchcock films than any other actor, making her the director's most prominent collaborator.

Like many famous directors, Alfred Hitchcock frequently cast the same actors in multiple of his films, with one actor appearing in more of his films than any other. Even though he never received an Academy Award for Best Director, despite his five nominations, Hitchcock, known as the "Master of Suspense," is famed for directing some of the best thrillers of all time. His impressive portfolio includes the psychological thriller Vertigo (1958), starring James Stewart, which was named the British Film Institute's greatest film ever made, uprooting Orson Welles' Citizen Kane...

Some of Alfred Hitchcock's earliest films are lost forever, as poor preservation and distribution methods resulted in their destruction or deterioration. Hitchcock's would-be feature directorial debut, Number 13, was never finished due to financial troubles, and only a few scenes were shot. The Mountain Eagle, Hitchcock's second completed film, is missing and likely was not preserved properly, as even Hitchcock himself admitted to hating it and thought his career was finished after making the movie.

Alfred Hitchcock was one of the greatest and most prolific filmmakers, and many of his movies are must-see classics, but there are a few of his films that can't be seen at all, as they're lost forever. Famously known as the "Master of Suspense," Hitchcock began his directing career in England in the 1920s before moving to Hollywood in 1940. Most of the best Hitchcock movies consist of titles released after his transition to American cinema,...