Rebecca - The Making of a Hollywood Classic

By Jennifer Lafferty

Book Overview

"...an absolute must-read." -Tony Lee Moral, author of The Making of Hitchcock's The Birds

The production and background of the classic 1940 OscarⓇ winning film Rebecca is recounted in this expanded version of Rebecca: The Making of a Hollywood Classic. The revealing behind-the-scenes book details how the master of suspense, Alfred Hitchcock, and legendary producer David O. Selznick (Gone With the Wind) teamed up to create this timeless romantic thriller, based on Daphne du Maurier's popular novel. The off-screen drama between Hitchcock, Selznick and among the film's castmates is brought to light. The creativity, brilliance and sometimes unorthodox methods that went into the making of this iconic movie are explored in detail.

"...a captivating deep dive into the adaptation of Daphne du Maurier's Gothic masterpiece..." -Book Reviews Cafe

Jennifer Lafferty is an entertainment journalist and author who has written for such publications as MORE, Devine Caroline, Stack News, and The Storyteller. Her other books include Movie Dynasty Princesses: Irene Mayer Selznick and Edith Mayer Goetz.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GXGKM8G5
• ISBN13: 9798887719849
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Midnight Marquee
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"