Suspicion.

Hitchcock's "Suspicious," starring Cary Grant and Joan Fontaine.

Considering how many Golden Era films I have seen, it is about time one appeared here! Hitchcock ranks high on my list of film obsessions. After a productive week, I decided to put everything aside and watch something.

This film is one of my favorite Hitchcock masterpieces so far. The plot twists are riveting. The characters are so believable and true-to-life that, as the viewer, you become part of their reality. There are so many little classic bits in this film: the Hitchcock cameo, a glowing glass of milk, and a running theme of torturous, psychological tension. Our heroine is both vulnerable and victorious. Cary Grant outdoes himself form the opening sequence, and Joan Fontaine is the perfect leading lady.

Bookish Lina never intended to marry. But when she finds herself falling for the wild and charming John Aysgarth, she leaves behind her rigid independence and impulsively weds him. Months into their marraige, Johnny's questionable connections, apparent wealth but lack of employment, and obsession with murder mystery novels seem to reveal another man. As Lina tries to put the pieces together, the tension between the two escalates. Will Lina be able to save her marriage, the Johnny she loves---and even her life?

Keep an eye out for running analogies and foreshadowing throughout the film. Be ready for some jaw-dropping vintage; the wardrobe in this film is incredible. And be sure to explore the alternate endings discussed during production of the film after you watch it. Between Hithcock's edgy sense of plot and the movie industry's production codes, finding a properly climatic conclusion was no small task.

Well, my lovelies... hopefully I will be posting more often this coming week! I have a couple little finds to share that I think are quite exciting. :) The shoot I had planned for this weekend had to bumped back yet again. This collection is on trend NOW... but, then, the pieces are timeless and beautiful, and I think people interested in vintage seek to be beyond trends anyhow! I cannot wait to gut the shop and start taking action on an actual business plan...