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Early Hitchcock, "The Jamaica Inn." Ah, the Master already in

Posted by tinear on March 4, 2008 at 18:18:21:
fine form provided a wonderful forum in which to display the considerable acting talent of star Charles Laughton.
Yes, the plot is a tad melodramatic, based on a Daphne du Maurier book, but the sheer brutality of it, the splendid sets and cinematography, and the radiant presence of the very young (it was her debut film) Maureen O'Hara make it a must-see.
A group of men gather at an inn to plan "wrecks" which involve luring ships upon coastal rocks and then methodically murdering the surviving shipwrecked sailors and looting the holds.
Into this den of cut-throats wanders our heroine who quickly becomes known and pursued by the lecherous local squire, played by Laughton.
Seldom have crimes this serious been portrayed in any film: Hitchcock's skill is apparent in making some of this vicious crew almost seem forgivable.