The Lodger – A Story of the London Fog / Hitchcock, Dickens, and the Fog…

Step back into the misty streets of 1920s London in Alfred Hitchcock’s seminal silent feature, The Lodger – A Story of the London Fog (1927). In this film, the future master of suspense carved out his first fully original masterpiece, weaving a tense narrative that hints at the psychological thrillers that would later define his career. From the shadowy edges of German Expressionism to the fog‑saturated Thames, Hitchcock creates a visual language that becomes unmistakably his own, while the story pays homage to London’s dark folklore—and to the city’s very own Charles Dickens. British star Ivor Novello takes the lead, playing a lodger who is as much a part of the city’s secrets as the streets themselves. His performance, along with Hitchcock’s pioneering direction, turned The Lodger into one of the brightest gems on British screens, standing proudly against the backdrop of Hollywood’s growing dominance. Discover this classic on the big screen today. [Details & tickets]