The BFI National Archive proudly presents the restoration of Alfred Hitchcock’s debut feature ‘The Pleasure Garden’ (1926), featuring a newly commissioned score by Daniel Patrick Cohen. This restoration is part of The Genius of Hitchcock, a major celebration of Britain’s most influential and iconic filmmaker. From June to October 2012 the BFI celebrates Hitchcock’s life and work with a complete retrospective of his feature films; gala events, including screenings of restorations with live music, educational projects and online initiatives. For full details see http://www.bfi.org.uk/hitchcock.

‘The Pleasure Garden’ is a restoration by the BFI National Archive in association with ITV Studios Global Entertainment and Park Circus Films. Principal funding provided by The Hollywood Foreign Press Association and The Film Foundation, and Matt Spick.