Rebecca (1940) is the Master piece with mix of Romance, Mystery and Suspense by the great Alfred Hitchcock, although adapted from 1938 Gothic Novel written by Daphne du Maurier.
The innocent and scary looks of Joan Fontaine (Actress) performance is amazing and keeps you to the edge of the seat to watch till end.
Story of a Aristocratic Widower Maxim de Winter (played by Laurence Olivier) who has his own sinistrous past of accidentally killing his first wife "Rebecca" (who was suffering with cancer disease - come to know in the end) marries a young woman in France where she was "paid companion" to a rich old lady. He then takes her to his estate in England known as "Manderley" which is by the sea.
Mrs. de Winter (new Bride) enthralled to see the grandeur of the mansion with so many servants and maids. She started to feel little scared towards housekeeper Mrs. Danvers, who don't want young woman to take position of late Rebecca.
Mr. Jack Favell, cousin of late Rebecca blackmail Mr. de Winter of dumping his first wife (Rebecca's) body in capsized boat found by detective. After court drama and further enquiry reveals that Rebecca (before death) used to visit psychiatrist concealing her identity to talk about her illness (cancer). Police further investigation reveals that she was not pregnant and committed suicide.
Finally by the end, when maxim returns to his estate to see that Manderley was set on fire by Mrs. Denvers and all escapes (including Mrs. de Winter) except her consumed in fire.
I give 9 out of 10 for excellent Direction, Actors Performance and Screenplay.
