Rebecca: The Making of a Hollywood Classic

The creation of the classic, Oscar® winning 1940 film "Rebecca" is detailed in this revealing behind the scenes book which recounts how the master of suspense, Alfred Hitchcock and legendary producer David O. Selznick ("Gone With the Wind") joined forces to bring this timeless romantic thriller, based on Daphne du Maurier's novel to the big screen. The off-screen drama between Selznick and Hitchcock as well as between the film's cast members is brought to light. The creativity, brilliance and sometimes unorthodox methods that went into the making of this celebrated film are explored in detail. Biographical sketches of Alfred Hitchcock, David O.Selznick, prominent cast members and other key figures are included along with trivia and anecdotal reminiscences that are both colorful to shocking.