The duel between the hero and villain/adversary is often in front of ignorant crows.
39 Steps, political rally
Saboteur, charity dance
North By NW, auction; observatory
Saboteur: hero tries to snatch of Nazi agents and to escape, but the scene is a great hall with guests, so they all have to observe rules of social etiquette.
The actions have to to be in accordance with rules of social game
Crowd has to be kept ignorant as to the true stakes
Hitchcock: Crowd Scenes, Heroes and Villains
The duel between the hero and villain/adversary is often in front of ignorant crows.
39 Steps, political rally
Saboteur, charity dance
North By NW, auction; observatory
Saboteur: hero tries to snatch of Nazi agents and to escape, but the scene is a great hall with guests, so they all have to observe rules of social etiquette.
The actions have to to be in accordance with rules of social game
Crowd has to be kept ignorant as to the true stakes
(S. Zizak, p, 215).