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Young and Innocent

film by Hitchcock [1937]

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Young and Innocent (1937) is an Alfred Hitchcock film that blends charm with suspense. The story follows a young man, played by Derrick de Marney, who is falsely accused of murder. He is aided by the teenage daughter of a local constable, portrayed by Nova Pilbeam, and the two quickly fall in love. This film is noted for its more lighthearted tone compared to some of Hitchcock's darker thrillers, while still delivering on suspenseful elements.1

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