Early in his career, the legendary filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock began making small appearances in his own films. These cameos, ranging from a few seconds to longer moments, became a trademark of Hitchcock’s work, prompting fans to eagerly search for him in each film. Spanning from 1927 to 1976, Hitchcock made a total of 37 cameo appearances, all neatly compiled in the clip above for your enjoyment.
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