Hitchcock themes and motifs
For an in-depth analysis of themes and motifs in Hitchcock's films, see:
- Hitchcock's Motifs (2006) by Michael Walker
Physical Objects
- cameras and photographs
- clocks and watches
- gloves
- guns
- handbags
- handcuffs and restraints
- jewellery and rings
- keys and locks
- knives, scissors and blades
- maps and globes
- mirrors
- money
- newspapers
- notes, letters and telegrams
- paintings and drawings
- signs
- telephones
Buildings and Architecture
Colours
The Human Body
Actions
The Camera
Other Themes