Vertigo is a 1958 American psychological thriller film produced and directed by Alfred Hitchcock. The story was based on the 1954 novel D'entre les morts by Boileau-Narcejac, with a screenplay by Alec
Theatrical release poster by Saul Bass
Novak as Madeleine, who wakes in Scottie's bed after apparently trying to drown herself
The scenes with Madeleine, and subsequently Judy, at Mission San Juan Bautista used the real Mission location with a much higher bell tower as a special effect.
Scottie and Judy in Scottie's apartment, with Coit Tower visible through the window
James Maitland Stewart was an American actor and military aviator. Known for his distinctive drawl and everyman screen persona, Stewart appeared in 80 films from 1935 to 1991. His films are considered
Vertigo (film)
…on the 1954 novel D'entre les morts (From Among the Dead) by Boileau-Narcejac, with a screenplay by Alec Coppel and Samuel A. Taylor. The film stars James Stewart as a former San Francisco police detective who has retired after an incident in the line of duty caused him to develop an extreme fear of heights…
The Stewart family in 1918
Stewart (right) outside his family's hardware store, 1930
Stewart (left), Joshua Logan (center) and Marshall Dana rehearse for their "Drinking Song" number at the Triangle Club, 1930