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Joan Harrison
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Joan Harrison

1907 – 1994 · Guildford, Surrey, England, UK · Active 1934–2021

Joan Harrison, born in 1907, made her mark in the world of cinema as an actor in The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934). While she is often recognized for her groundbreaking work as a screenwriter and producer, her role in this Alfred Hitchcock film highlights her versatility and talent in front of the camera. Harrison's collaboration with Hitchcock paved the way for future female filmmakers, and her contributions to the thriller genre resonate within the cult cinema landscape, making her a significant figure in the evolution of suspenseful storytelling.

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The Man Who Knew Too Much

The Man Who Knew Too Much

1934 ★ 6.5
as Secretary (uncredited)

An ordinary British couple vacationing in Switzerland suddenly find themselves embroiled in a case of international intrigue when their daughter is kidnapped by spies plotting a political assassination.

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Filmography

31 credits
2020s 1 credit
2021
I Am Alfred Hitchcock as Self (archive footage)
Movie ★ 7.3
1960s 1 credit
1964
Movie ★ 7.3
1930s 1 credit
1934
The Man Who Knew Too Much as Secretary (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
Crew Credits
1970s 2 credits
1971
Journey to Murder Executive Producer
Movie ★ 7.0
1970
TV ★ 7.0
1960s 7 credits
1969
Journey to the Unknown Executive Producer
Movie
1968
Journey Into Darkness Executive Producer
Movie ★ 7.0
1968
TV ★ 7.0
1962
Movie ★ 8.0
1962
TV ★ 7.8
1960
Movie ★ 7.0
1960
Movie
1950s 7 credits
1959
Startime Producer
TV ★ 6.8
1957
Suspicion Producer
TV ★ 6.2
1955
Movie
1955
TV ★ 7.8
1951
Movie ★ 6.5
1950
Movie ★ 6.2
1950
Your Witness Screenplay
Movie ★ 6.2
1940s 11 credits
1949
Movie ★ 6.5
1947
Movie ★ 6.6
1947
Movie ★ 7.2
1946
Nocturne Producer
Movie ★ 5.9
1945
Movie ★ 6.2
1944
Dark Waters Screenplay
Movie ★ 6.0
1944
Phantom Lady Associate Producer
Movie ★ 7.0
1942
Saboteur Screenplay
Movie ★ 6.9
1941
Suspicion Screenplay
Movie ★ 7.1
1940
Rebecca Screenplay
Movie ★ 7.9
1940
Movie ★ 7.0
1930s 1 credit
1939
Jamaica Inn Screenplay
Movie ★ 6.1