Hitchcock movies to be shown in 2012 Cultural Olympiad

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The Master of Suspense has been recruited by London's Olympics.

Alfred Hitchcock, who was born in Leytonstone, thrilled and terrified audiences with films such as "Psycho" and "The Birds".

Now some of the early silent movies by the legendary director will be shown on the South Bank as part of the 2012 Cultural Olympiad.

Our Entertainment Correspondent Lucrezia Millarini reports.