The 1930s and ‘40s saw a wave of European film directors emigrate to the US. In the same period, anti-communist hysteria due to Cold War tensions swept across the US and paranoia became commonplace. This video delves into the historical context behind the surveillance and suspicion seen in Alfred Hitchcock’s film ‘Rear Window’. It provides a valuable accompaniment to students studying this film.

Originally released by ClickView/VEA, 2019. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on February 18, 2020.

Rear Window in Context (10:12); .