Referred to as "the first true Hitchcock film" by the monumental director himself, The Lodger is a moody thriller that follows a series of murders -- all young blonde women -- committed by "The Avenger," a Jack the Ripper-like serial killer in early 20th century London. Ivor Novello stars as a reclusive tenant whose strange habits and physical attributes share an eerie resemblance to the killer; June plays opposite him as the brazen object of his affection.
