Hitchcock Film Series: Vertigo
The Clark presents a series of films directed by Alfred Hitchcock, widely regarded as the master of suspense and one of cinema’s most influential filmmakers.
The series concludes with Vertigo (1958). "One of the landmarks—not merely of the movies, but of 20th-century art," according to film critic David Kehr, Vertigo yields more with each viewing. Scottie Ferguson (Jimmy Stewart), recently retired from the San Francisco police force, is approached by a college acquaintance to spy on his wife, Madeleine Elster (Kim Novack). His college friend is worried for his wife’s mental health. Scottie finds himself hypnotically drawn to Madeleine; he, too, feels afflicted, suffering from vertigo caused by the trauma that forced him to retire. With Bernard Hermann’s acclaimed score and imagery that invokes a dizzying vortex, Vertigo is Hitchcock’s dark masterpiece. (Run time: 2 hours, 9 minutes)
A presentation and talkback with film scholar Will Schmenner, head of public programs, follows the screening.
Films included in this series
Hitchcock Film Series: Rear Window - Thursday, March 19, 2026
Hitchcock Film Series: North by Northwest -Thursday, March 26, 2026
Hitchcock Film Series: Vertigo - Thursday, April 2, 2026
FREE. No registration required.
Accessible seats available. Call 413 458 0524 with any questions.
Image: Veritgo, Alfred Hitchcock, 1958