Quote by Alfred Hitchcock

The length of a film should be directly related to the endurance of the human bladder.

The length of a film should be directly related to the endur

Summary

This quote is a humorous take on the duration of films, suggesting that their length should be determined by how long people can comfortably hold their bladder. It implies that excessively long movies can be challenging for some viewers who may need to use the restroom during screenings. This quote light-heartedly suggests that a film should be mindful of its running time to ensure that it doesn't unnecessarily test the endurance of its audience's bladders.

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By Alfred Hitchcock

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