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Bodies floated up and down the Thames alongside County Hall and no one batted an eye
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Bodies floated up and down the Thames alongside County Hall and no one batted an eye
Bodies floated up and down the Thames alongside County Hall and no one batted an eye. Alfred Hitchcock hands on chest floated up and onlookers laughed, the sight of Mr Hitchcock walking around assured them it was not him in the river but a plastic model. Alfred and his team were on location for his latest film " Frenzy", due out next Easter. 26th August 1971
Tom King
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
London
Greater London
England
DM 71 7984
Media ID 21855192
© Mirrorpix
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In this photo print, taken on the 26th of August 1971, bodies can be seen floating up and down the Thames alongside County Hall. What is truly remarkable about this scene is that no one seems to bat an eye at such a macabre sight. The presence of Alfred Hitchcock himself adds an intriguing twist to the story. As Mr. Hitchcock's hands rest on his chest in a mock gesture of shock, onlookers around him burst into laughter. They quickly realize that it is not their beloved director who has met a grim fate but rather a plastic model floating in the river beside them. It appears that Alfred and his team are on location for their latest film "Frenzy", set to be released next Easter. This snapshot from the 1970s captures both the eerie atmosphere surrounding horror films and the light-hearted camaraderie among those involved in creating them. The image serves as a reminder of how entertainment can blur lines between reality and fiction, even when faced with unsettling scenes. Tom King's expertly captured moment transports us back to an era where cinematic magic was being brought to life through practical effects like these dummies floating along London's iconic riverfront. This unique photograph offers viewers a glimpse into both filmmaking history and the timeless allure of Alfred Hitchcock's work.
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