Rear Window 1954: Alfred Hitchcock's Classic Tale of Morality and Voyeurism

“Rear Window” is a classic suspense-thriller film released in 1954, directed by Alfred Hitchcock. The film stars James Stewart as L.B. “Jeff” Jefferies, a professional photographer who is confined to a wheelchair with a broken leg. While he is unable to leave his apartment, Jeff becomes obsessed with observing the lives of his neighbors through the rear window of his apartment building.

One day, Jeff notices something suspicious happening in the apartment across the courtyard, and becomes convinced that the occupant, Lars Thorwald, has murdered his wife. Jeff enlists the help of his girlfriend, Lisa Fremont, played by Grace Kelly, to investigate. As they gather evidence and try to piece together what happened, they find themselves in increasing danger as Thorwald begins to realize that he is being watched.

The film is considered one of Hitchcock’s greatest works, and is renowned for its intricate plot, masterful suspense, and inventive use of the “Rear Window” setting to build tension and create a sense of voyeurism. The film was nominated for four Academy Awards and is widely regarded as one of the greatest films ever made.

“Rear Window” explores themes of voyeurism, morality, and the consequences of our actions, as well as the relationship between Jeff and Lisa, who are both struggling with their own limitations and desires. The film’s dialogue is sharp and witty, and the performance of James Stewart and Grace Kelly are both iconic and memorable.

#1 Alfred Hitchcock, looks as though someone might be following him as he disappears behind a wall.

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#2 Grace Kelly Chats with Oleg Cassiniin the lobby of a theater during the premiere of Rear Window, Miss Kelly’s latest film.

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#3 Grace Kelly with co-star James Stewart, at the Hollywood premiere of the film, 10th August 1954.

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#4 Grace Kelly attends the premiere of the film ‘Rear Window’ with fashion designer Oleg Cassini

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#5 James Stewart on the set of Rear Window

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#6 Grace Kelly on the set of Rear Window

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#7 Grace Kelly on the set of Rear Window

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#8 Grace Kelly and James Stewart on the set of Rear Window

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#9 Grace Kelly and James Stewart on the set of Rear Window.

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#10 Grace Kelly and James Stewart with Alfred Hitchcock on the set of Rear Window.

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#11 James Stewart on the set of Rear Window,

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#12 Grace Kelly and James Stewart on the set of Rear Window,

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#13 Wendell Corey, Grace Kelly and James Stewart on the set of Rear Window

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#14 Thelma Ritter and James Stewart on the set of Rear Window

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#15 Grace Kelly and James Stewart on the set of Rear Window

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#16 Grace Kelly and James Stewart on the set of Rear Window

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#17 Grace Kelly on the set of Rear Window

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#18 Grace Kelly on the set of Rear Window

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#19 Grace Kelly on the set of Rear Window

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#20 Grace Kelly and James Stewart on the set of Rear Window

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#21 Grace Kelly and James Stewart in ‘Rear Window’

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#22 Grace Kelly in ‘Rear Window’

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#23 James Stewart and Grace Kelly on the set of Rear Window

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#24 Cameraman snaps an informal shot of Alfred Hitchcock, producer-director of Paramount’s Rear Window, which stars James Stewart, Grace Kelly, and Wendell Corey.

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#25 Grace Kelly publicity in connection with the film Rear Window (1954).

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#26 L.B. Jeffries (James Stewart), Lisa Carol Fremont (Grace Kelly), and Stella (Thelma Ritter) in a scene from the 1954 Rear Window.

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#27 Alfred Hitchcock observes the action from a balcony as cameramen extended out on an “arm” film a scene on the set of “Rear Window” 1954.

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#28 L.B. Jeffries (James Stewart) and Lisa Carol Fremont (Grace Kelly) chat in a scene from, Rear Window.

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#29 Grace Kelly models an Edith Head designer dress by a garden gate, 1954

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#30 Grace Kelly and James Stewart in a scene from the movie “Rear Window” 1954

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#31 Alfred Hitchcock, Grace Kelly and Oleg Cassini at the premiere of “Rear Window.”

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#32 Bing Crosby visiting actors Grace Kelly and James Stewart on the set of their film ‘Rear Window’, 1954.

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#33 James Stewart in a scene from the movie ‘Rear Window” – with Grace Kelly

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#34 James Stewart with Grace Kelly in a scene from the movie ‘Rear Window’

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#35 James Stewart with Grace Kelly in a scene from the movie ‘Rear Window’

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#36 Director Alfred Hitchcock with actress Grace Kelly and Oleg Cassini at the premier of “Rear Window” in Los Angeles, California.

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#37 Joan Crawford attend a premiere “Rear Window” in Los Angeles, California.

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#38 Joan Crawford attend a premiere “Rear Window” in Los Angeles

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#39 Alfred Hitchcock attends the premier of “Rear Window” in Los Angeles

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#40 Director Alfred Hitchcock with guest at the premier of “Rear Window” in Los Angeles

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#41 Alfred Hitchcock with Grace Kelly and Jimmy Stewart at the premier of “Rear Window”

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#42 James Stewart and Grace Kelly in a promotional portrait for ‘Rear Window’, 1954

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#43 James Stewart and Grace Kelly in a promotional portrait for ‘Rear Window’, 1954

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#44 James Stewart looking through a scope in a scene from the film ‘Rear Window’, 1954.

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#45 James Stewart wearing pyjamas as he sits in his wheelchair, while Grace Kelly lays on a bed in a publicity still issued for the film, ‘Rear Window’, 1954

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#46 James Stewart and Grace Kelly in a still from the Alfred Hitchcock classic film “Rear Window”, 1954

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#47 Grace Kelly with James Stewart in “Rear Window”.

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#48 James Stewart focuses on a shapely pair of female legs in a scene from the film ‘Rear Window’, 1954.

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#49 James Stewart as wheelchair-bound photographer L. B. Jefferies in a publicity still for ‘Rear Window’, 1954.

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#50 James Stewart and Grace Kelly in ‘Rear Window’, 1954

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#51 James Stewart and Grace Kelly in ‘Rear Window’, 1954

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#52 James Stewart and Grace Kelly in ‘Rear Window’, 1954

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#53 Cary Grant and his third wife, Betsy Drake, pose outside a theater while attending the premiere of ‘Rear Window,’

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#54 William Holden points out Grace Kelly’s engagement ring to James Stewart in a moment of fun on the set of Hitchcock’s ‘Rear Window’.

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#55 Grace Kelly leans over to kiss James Stewart in a scene from Hitchcock’s suspense mystery ‘Rear Window’. .

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#56 Wheelchair bound James Stewart with his nurse Thelma Ritter in a scene from Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘Rear Window’

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#57 Grace Kelly models a nightgown for actor James Stewart who sits in Rear Window,’ 1954.

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#58 Grace Kelly reclines on a bed while actor James Stewart smiles at her from a wheelchair in ‘Rear Window,’ 1954.

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#59 Grace Kelly stands behind actor James Stewart who sits in a wheelchair with his leg in cast,

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