Seven lesser known facts about the 'Master of Suspense' Alfred Hitchcock

Alfred Hitchcock was a brilliant director cum technician who dexterously melded suspense and humour fused with sex.

Alfred Hitchcock was afraid of his own movies.In a 1963 interview, he said “I’m frightened of my own movies. I never go to see them. I don’t know how people can bear to watch my movies.” (Photo | AP) 

Hitchcock always loved to have a laugh at Someone’s expense.As a part of a scene during the shooting of ‘The 39 Steps,’ he handcuffed stars Robert Donat and Madeline Carroll together and pretended that he lost the key. In picture: Anthony Hopkins as Alfred Hitchcock in the movie 'Hitchcock.'(Photo | AP)

Hitchcock tried to purchase all copies of the original Psycho novel ahead of the film’s release, so that nobody gets to know about the climax.He even made the crew members sign a treaty asking them to maintain secrecy regarding the climax of the movie. (Photo | AP)

Hitchcock delivered the shortest Oscars acceptance speech in Academy Award history, while receiving the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award in 1968. In picture: Hitchcock with Hedren at Cannes (Photo | AP)

Hitchcock had a life-long fear of the police, rooted from a childhood trauma, developed after his father send him to a nearby police station with a note, asking the police officer to lock him for few minutes. (Photo | AP)

Hitchcock was barred entry to Disneyland in early 1960s, stating the reason he had made 'that disgusting movie “Psycho”'. Alfred Hitchcock with his wife, Alma Reville is seen in the picture. (Photo | AP)

Hitchcock was nominated five times for Oscars, three nominations from Cannes, but he had never won in any. ( Photo | AP)