Christina Lane

Film scholar and Professor in the Cinematic Arts Department at the University of Miami, author of Phantom Lady: Hollywood Producer Joan Harrison, The Forgotten Woman Behind Hitchcock.

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Nov 16, 2025 • 1h 2min

Christina Lane, "Phantom Lady: Hollywood Producer Joan Harrison, the Forgotten Woman Behind Hitchcock" (Chicago Review Press, 2020)

In this discussion, film scholar Christina Lane sheds light on Joan Harrison, a pivotal yet overlooked figure in Hollywood history. Lane explores Harrison's rise from a secretary to a producer of classics like 'Rebecca,' highlighting her integral role behind Hitchcock’s films. The talk unveils the challenges of researching Harrison's life and the myths surrounding her, including her dynamic with Clark Gable. Lane also discusses the emergence of femme noir in Harrison's solo career and her critical influence on 'Alfred Hitchcock Presents,' further emphasizing her lasting legacy.

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