Redwarmin This movie is the proof that the world is becoming a sick and dumb place

AniInterview Sorry, this movie sucks

AshUnow This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.

Billy Ollie Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

JohnHowardReid Not copyrighted in the U.S.A. where it was released by Amer-Anglo Corp. in 1928. U.K. release through W&F Film Service in September 1926. Original running time: approx. 100 minutes. SYNOPSIS: A new lodger acts suspiciously. Is it possible he's a Jack-the-Ripper killer?NOTES: Re-made, again with Novello in the lead, by director Maurice Elvey in 1932. Titled The Phantom Fiend in the U.S. Other re-makes: 1944 (John Brahm directing Laird Cregar); 1953 (Jack Palance directed by Hugo Fregonese, titled Man in the Attic); 2008 (Shane West directed by David Ondaatje). COMMENT: Although it no longer seems as innovative as when first released and although tension is somewhat undermined by the obvious fact that Ivor Novello could not possibly turn out to be the killer (even though the script most disappointingly presents no alternatives), The Lodger still packs enough ambiance and atmosphere to hold a modern audience's attention, especially in its original tinted version. Novello's "acting" is more "posing" than performing, and the other players are sometimes a mite too enthusiastic in their pantomiming, but these styles are pretty much par for 1926. Aside from the lavishly staged climax, production values are by no means over-extensive. (AVAILABLE on DVD in St Clair Vision's Hitchcock Collection. Quality rating: 7 out of ten).

Johan Louwet I'm not a Hitchcock fan even though I haven't seen that many of his movies. I didn't know he also did silent movies. I gave this one a go at the recommendation of a friend and I'm really glad I did. The nice thing about a silent is that you don't have to listen or read dialog constantly. There is not too many inter-titles which would slow the movie down too much. The movie moves at a slow pace but with a very interesting story filled with mystery and characters which despite little dialog are given some good depth. There is really good chemistry between all of the characters thanks to wonderful performances of the whole cast. I love these movies with small cast, so you have time to sympathize with all of them even policeman Joe who I found a bit of a show off at first. It's quite sad that the beautiful and charming actress playing Daisy was in so few movies. Also loved some of the camera angles and special effects such as the moment where we could look through the floor to see The Lodger walking around nervously in his room. Oh yes and there was even a bath scene, I would never think that would be tolerated in the twenties. But it's filmed in a very subtle and stylish way.

ofpsmith This is the first Alfred Hitchcock film to address crime and murder. Hitchcock made other films in the silent era but this one feels like a Hitchcock one. This is the plot. A mysterious man (Ivor Norvello) has recently begun to live in this inn. The inn's landlady (Marie Ault) is worried that he may be "the avenger", who is a serial killer that preys on blonde women, when he starts spending time with her daughter (June Tripp). The daughter also has a police officer boyfriend (Malcom Keen) who has similar suspicions towards the lodger. Eventually the lodger is revealed as innocent and they have to clear his name before an angry mob kills him. The movie takes a while to get going, and although I don't usually mind that, in this film I just kept wondering what it was all building up to. But it's all worth it for the end which I think is the best part of the movie. I was interested in seeing Hitchcock's first attempt at a crime drama and the credits roll and I feel satisfied.

LeonLouisRicci If you are making a Checklist of Hitchcock Films, by all accounts this is considered the First. Though technically He made three Movies before this, they were of little consequence, two have been lost and the other mostly ignored. So this is where to begin.It is a Silent Movie and was manipulated by the Director with his flare for unique Visuals and Showy Effects and Camera Angles. It was a trait He would carry throughout His Prolific Career and would Endear Audiences and Critics for Six Decades.This is a Murder Mystery and Love Triangle combined to make an interesting Story that is quite emotional and suspenseful. It is an Eerie Movie with many Ominous proceedings taking place indoors and out. A Mood you could cut with a knife. Certainly one of the first Serial Killer Films. It does have a tacked on Ending that is nothing like the Tone that brought Us there and was a reluctant concession from Young Hitchcock.Stay away from horrible Public Domain Prints that have been around for years and seek out the newly Restored, Tinted Print for Maximum Enjoyment. Not the best Silent Film, though one that is a Landmark for the Director who would only get better.