![]() ![]() “There’s some people that know he lived here in Scotts Valley from 1940 to 1970, and some don’t,” he said. When working on the city’s Economic Recovery Task Force during the COVID-19 pandemic, Alejandro decided one way to encourage people to visit Scotts Valley was to educate them about Hitchcock’s longtime residency. “I was surprised we didn’t talk about it more,” he said. Victor Alejandro, chairman of the festival planning committee and treasurer for the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce, said he moved to Scotts Valley in 2014 and later learned that Hitchcock lived in the area. His filmography, as well as his time in Scotts Valley, will be celebrated when the city hosts its first Alfred Hitchcock Festival this weekend, featuring screenings of “Shadow of a Doubt” and “Vertigo,” an interview with his granddaughter, and wine made on Hitchcock’s former property. What might not be known to everybody is that, for much of Hitchcock’s career, he lived on a 200-acre estate in Scotts Valley, positioning him to film many of his movies in Northern California. Directing 52 feature films between 19, many considered among the best motion pictures of all time, Hitchcock’s legacy as the “Master of Suspense” is well-documented. SCOTTS VALLEY - Alfred Hitchcock is one of the most celebrated and influential filmmakers of all time.
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