Hitchcock once linked to Santa Cruz

The article pays homage to famous filmmakers associated with the area, mainly Hitchcock. It discusses his movies and their elements, along with his move to Scotts Valley. It includes details about their home, along with about the director, like his fear of driving, electric fences, and multiple suits. It also discusses how Santa Cruz inspired his films, like how the house in "Psycho" was modeled after Hotel McCray, and the premise of "The Birds" paralleled events in Capitola. It discusses his famous guests, along with mentions of his daughter Patricia and granddaughter. Teresa Carrubba. It details the break ins and their move.
Creator: Ross Eric Gibson
Source: San Jose Mercury News
Date: 1994-11-29
Type: Newspaper
Coverage: 1990s
Identifier: MS-POKRIOTS-HITCHCOCK-29

Citation

Gibson, Ross Eric. “Hitchcock once linked to Santa Cruz.” San Jose Mercury News. 1994-11-29. SCPL Local History. https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/136987. Accessed 4 July 2025.