Alfred Hitchcock was considered the 'Master of Suspence' and this is why. In 1920, Hitchcock learned that Lasky were going to open a studio in London and managed to get as a title designer. He designed the titles for all the films made at the studio for the next two years. In 1923, he got his first chance at directing when the director of 'Always Tell Your Wife' fell ill and Hitchcock completed the movie.
He was then hired by Michael Balcon to work as an assistant director for the company later to be known as Gainsborough Pictures.Hitchcock worked as a writer, title designer and art director. After several films for the company, Hitchcock was given the chance to direct a British/German co-production called 'The Pleasure Garden'.Hitchcock's career as a director finally began. Hitchcock went on to become the most widely known and influential director in the history of world cinema with a significant body of work produced over 50 years. He earned the name 'Master of Suspence' due to his lifes work and his success in producing Thriller films.
