The characters in the Alfred Hitchcock production of “ The Landlady” were too different from the characterization in the short story. Billy, the main character, was very cheap and stayed in the hotel because it was only “five and sixpence a night.” The idea of Billy being cheap was barely recognizable in the movie. In the text this was an important feature because it was a key part of why he ignores his conscience. He sees that the lady is odd, but stays at the hotel because it is cheap. In the movie this element of personality is removed. The viewers should think there has to be something wrong with the price because it is so low. Billy on the other hand, the idea of something being wrong flies over his head because he is cheap. He pays the
