These Cary Grant Movies Have Been Described As A Beginner's Guide To His Work

May 2024 · 1 minute read

Just shy of two decades after "Suspicion" hit screens, Cary Grant contributed his fourth and final installment to the Alfred Hitchcock anthology. Most critics and moviegoers alike are in unanimous agreement that "North by Northwest" is without a doubt the actor's most prolific and career-defining performance. Hitchcock, Grant, and the film's entire production team traveled beyond contrived Hollywood movie sets to capture riveting scenarios filmed at Mount Rushmore, the United Nations, and a barren Indiana prairie where the iconic "plane chase" scene was filmed (per Variety). 

After being mistaken for a government agent, Roger O. Thornhill (Cary Grant) is pursued cross-country by Phillip Vandamm (James Mason) — a cutthroat and ruthless spy — along with his team of cronies. The film is the perfect concoction of suspense, action, and thought-provoking mystery that makes the ominous Alfred Hitchcock legacy what it is, so if you're seeking the perfect place to start you Cary Grant odyssey, look no further than "North by Northwest."

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