Lines appear, forming slanted boxes on which the credits appear
The lines become the windows of a large building
Main character talks to his secretary about his plans
They go over his schedule for the next day while driving to his appointment
He asks her to call his mother and remind her of their evening engagement
As she drives away, he remembers that his mother can't be reached at the usual number, but doesn't have time to tell his secretary before the cab drives away
Function/Theme: Shows busy office life
Explanation: Roger Thornhill's life is full of activity
Roger Thornhill attracts the porter's attention to ask him about sending his mother a telegram
The villains see him and assume that he's George Kaplan
As he follows the porter, he's stopped by two men, one of whom has a gun, and is led away, insisting that they've made a mistake
Function/Theme: The wrong place at the wrong time/Mistakes happen
Explanation: Thornhill is seen talking to the porter who'd been looking for George Kaplan, and it's assumed that he is therefore Kaplan
Thornhill tried to engage the man on his left in conversation to find out what's happening and is frustrated when his attempts fail
Thornhill leans over the man on his left to try to escape, but finds the door is locked and is disappointed
Function/Theme: Shows Thornhill's persistence/Making the best out of a bad situation
Explanation: Thornhill had been kidnapped and is on his way to an unknown location
"Lester Townsend" enters and engages "George Kaplan" in conversation about who he is
"Townsend" refers to Thornhill as "Kaplan," and Thornhill tries to explain his identity
"Townsend" hints that "Kaplan" might not survive the evening if he doesn't cooperate
Thornhill insists that he has to be on his way to the theater in New York to see a play he&...