Notorious: Alfred Hitchcock, Cary Grant & Ingrid Bergman

Note: Please view the film before attending the lecture to maximize understanding of Dr. Sandler’s insights. He has arranged two ways to view it:

Notorious can be rented through this link, https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/notorious, or watched for free here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JG3XiUf9Pdg

The 1946 film "Notorious," set during World War II, features director Alfred Hitchcock and actors Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman at the height of their talents. In this twisted spy thriller and anguished love story, Hitchcock evokes darker shades of suspense and passion than in his previous works by casting two of Hollywood’s most beloved stars boldly against type. On one hand, "Notorious" tells the story of a man in love with a woman who must seduce and then marry another man as a spy for the U.S. government. On the other hand, the film is a tale of geopolitical intrigue that blends myth and reality, exploring themes of Nazism, the atomic bomb, and America’s Good Neighbor Policy.

Presented by Kevin Sandler, an associate professor in the Film and Media Studies Program. He specializes in the contemporary U. S. media business, with a particular focus on censorship and animation. This program is presented in collaboration with Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI).