Hitchcock was so proud of the twist in 'Psycho' that he refused to allow theatres to let anyone in to see the film once it started.
Obviously, he went to great lengths to make sure nothing related to the film's plot twist was spoilt. As well as this, he also attempted to buy all copies of the novel that the film was based on to keep the plot twist fresh. Interviews, as suspected, with the stars Anthony Perkins and Janet Leigh were prohibited.
Lobby cards at the theatres specifically displayed the message, "We won't allow you to cheat yourself. You must see PSYCHO from the very beginning. Therefore, do not expect to be admitted into the theatre after the start of each performance of the picture. We say no one—and we mean no one—not even the manager's brother, the President of the United States, or the Queen of England (God bless her)!”
Hitchcock Presents
Fact of the Day #9!
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Hitchcock was so proud of the twist in 'Psycho' that he refused to allow theatres to let anyone in to see the film once it started.
Obviously, he went to great lengths to make sure nothing related to the film's plot twist was spoilt. As well as this, he also attempted to buy all copies of the novel that the film was based on to keep the plot twist fresh. Interviews, as suspected, with the stars Anthony Perkins and Janet Leigh were prohibited.
Lobby cards at the theatres specifically displayed the message, "We won't allow you to cheat yourself. You must see PSYCHO from the very beginning. Therefore, do not expect to be admitted into the theatre after the start of each performance of the picture. We say no one—and we mean no one—not even the manager's brother, the President of the United States, or the Queen of England (God bless her)!”
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