Benjamin Crisler, The New York Times film critic, wrote in 1938: The three unique and valuable institutions the British have that we in America do not have are the Magna Carter, the Tower Bridge, and Alfred Hitchcock. In June, the same year, LIFE Magazine called Hitchcock the greatest master of melodrama in screen history.

David O. Selznick signed Hitchcock to a seven-year contract. Hitchcock moved from London to Hollywood, to remain there for the rest of his life. During his career in Hollywood, his films received a total of 46 Oscar nominations and six wins, eight of his films were selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry, he was honored with the AFI Life Achievement Award, and he was knighted in December of 1979, four months before he died.

I am listing my recommendations of Hitchcock films in three categories: (1) His early years, the 1940s, (2) His three classic masterpieces, and (3) His three minor films (which would have been widely admired if directed by someone else).

(1) The 1940s: 

NOTE: His two biggest hits during this period, Rebecca and Notorious, are not currently being streamed. 

(2) His Three Classic Masterpieces:

(3)  Three Minor Films:

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News & Commentary

The current environment clearly is leading more Americans to watch more video at home. The uptick in video consumption, which was already on the rise, will continue to increase after the pandemic. — Rick Welday, AT&T Executive V.P.

Commentary:

What may also happen is that viewers will begin to realize that the cost for streaming films can add up. It can easily surpass the cost viewers are incurring for cable subscriptions. So, no doubt, resistance will take place. This may prompt the digital platforms to offer their content for free but with advertising. If they limit the ads to a few BEFORE the film begins, viewers may find this option attractive.