The Pleasure Garden

The first official directing job of Sir Alfred Hitchcock was a British-German collaboration The Pleasure Garden. It is a melodramatic tale about a young girl dreaming of becoming a dancer, her friend, and their wavering relationships. Hitchcock's stylish directing makes the film a pleasant watch, helped by gorgeous exterior shots of Italy. The star Virginia Valli made a noteworthy career in the USA, until she retired once "talkies" became the new norm.

A restoration by the BFI National Archive in association with ITV Studios Global Entertainment and Park Circus Films. Principal restoration funding provided by The Hollywood Foreign Press Association and The Film Foundation, and Matt Spick. Additional funding provided by Deluxe 142.

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