Uncle Charlie has a secret, however, and his behavior during his stay with the family becomes increasingly odd. She’s devoted to her namesake, Uncle Charlie (Joseph Cotten), and is thrilled when he sends a telegram announcing his impending visit. As the eldest daughter in a busy family, Charlie longs for something more. The film stars Teresa Wright as Charlie, a bright young woman living in Santa Rosa, CA. Shadow of a Doubt is not glamorous nor does it feature international intrigue, instead it tackles the sinister underbelly of peaceful small town America.

Hitchcock offers some sublime direction to complement the poetic screenplay and stunning lead performances. However, if he did consider Shadow of a Doubt to be his favorite film, I cannot blame him. Like with anything Hitchcock says, I just don’t know what to believe.

Hitchcock later denied the remark, and then went on to repeated it in other interviews. In 1964, Hitchcock said so himself, in an interview with TV host Fletcher Markie. Shadow of a Doubt is considered to be Alfred Hitchcock's favorite film of his.

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