Hitchcock's Hair Obsession: Blondes vs. Brunettes

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What did Hitchcock see in “blondeness” that made this aesthetic a desirable feature for his leading ladies? And if he preferred blondes and used them in a specific way, what about the other women in his films? If by limiting his brunettes to supporting roles, did he, by default, also create an archetype for them? In this video, I try to find out!

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