Foreign Correspondent (1940) - on set - During filming, cinematographer Rudolph Maté was excused for an hour American Cinematographer (1940) - Rudy Mate Becomes a Citizen|in order to become an American citizen. When he returned, cast and crew celebrated with a special luncheon. In the foreground (L-R) are Carol Stevens, Joan Harrison, Alfred Hitchcock and Maté (holding his citizenship scroll).Foreign Correspondent - on set - On set photograph from ''Foreign Correspondent'' (1940). Joel McCrea (top) on the windmill interior set, with Hitchcock (bottom left in white shirt) and cinematographer Rudolph Maté (far right).