Ivor Novello

It is a warm summer day on June 10th, 1927 and you decided to take your family to the movies. The new film “The Lodger” directed by Alfred Hitchcock staring June Tripp and Ivor Novello was just put into the theatre. As you walk into the building you notice the extravagant decor and humongous curtains that cover the screen. You are also amazed by the detail in the railings, balcony and the chandeliers that are placed in every room. As you walk into the theatre to find your seats and are given free

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Meredith is also invited to the party along with Lavinia, who is married to Raymond, Lord Stockbridge. And the Hollywood star Ivor Novello. Beneath the stairs is the butler Jennings, the housekeeper Mrs. Wilson, and the cook Mrs. Croft. In the movie the guests have to perform certain roles to satisfied their owner. For example, Lady Constance is threatened with financial ruin. Novello has to sing for their supper; while below stairs, a man like Jennings is obviously extremely happy to head the staff of

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