---
title: "Rebecca"
year: 1940
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/rebecca-1940"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 223
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 130
community_rating: 7.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Rebecca (1940) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/rebecca-1940

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Rebecca is a film first released in 1940. Catalogued under Mystery, Romance, Thriller, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Selznick International Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A young bride navigates a haunting mansion and a jealous housekeeper after marrying a mysterious widower."

### Why Watch
- Atmospheric direction by Alfred Hitchcock
- Elegant period production design
- Award‑winning classic with two Oscars

### Caveats & Content Note
- Pacing can feel deliberate for modern viewers
- Black‑and‑white cinematography may not appeal to everyone
- Tone & Suitability: The film’s moody atmosphere and themes of jealousy and loss make it suited for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: gothic, melancholic, suspenseful, romantic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/rebecca-1940#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Alfred Hitchcock
- **Networks / Studios**: Selznick International Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Joan Fontaine** as *Mrs. de Winter*
- **Laurence Olivier** as *Maxim de Winter*
- **George Sanders** as *Jack Favell*
- **Judith Anderson** as *Mrs. Danvers*
- **Nigel Bruce** as *Major Giles Lacy*
- **Reginald Denny** as *Frank Crawley*
- **C. Aubrey Smith** as *Colonel Julyan*
- **Gladys Cooper** as *Beatrice Lacy*
- **Florence Bates** as *Edythe Van Hopper*
- **Melville Cooper** as *Coroner*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the basic premise of Rebecca?
It follows a young woman who marries a widower and must confront the lingering presence of his first wife.

### Q: Who directed Rebecca?
The film was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.

### Q: What genres does the film combine?
It blends mystery, romance, and drama.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately two hours and ten minutes.

### Q: Did Rebecca receive any major awards?
Yes, it won two Academy Awards.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Rebecca — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/223)
- [Rebecca (1940): Film, který získal dva Oscary přesto, že se…](https://www.seznam.cz/komentare/7783845-rebecca-1940-film-ktery-ziskal-dva-oscary-presto-ze-se-predstavitele-hlavnich-roli-nesnaseli)
- [Rebecca (1940): Film, který získal dva Oscary přesto, že se představitelé hlavních rolí nesnášeli](https://www.kinotip2.cz/clanky/rebecca-1940-film-ktery-ziskal-dva-oscary-20200816-603.html)
- [Rebecca (2021) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/1103164-rebecca/prehled/)
- [Rebecca (1947)](https://www.sms.cz/film/rebecca-1947)

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