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Picture on the headboard of her bed

posted a year ago by TinaKimo (892)
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Anyone know the significance of the picture of Mrs. Paradine on headboard of her bed frame? When I saw that scene, it startled me. Someone please explain. Thanks. If it takes years for a reply, I'm fine with it.

[–] Voided (50) a year ago

My opinion is that it subjectively symbolises Mrs. paradine’s hold over the lawyer. It’s almost as though he is hypnotised even when he isn’t close to her. It’s one of those very subconsciously suggestive devices that Hitchcock tends to use. That’s how I see it, anyway.