On this day in movie history – The Birds (1963 movie & book):

The Birds

directed by Alfred Hitchcock,

written by Evan Hunter,

based on the short story by Daphne du Maurier,

was released in the United States on March 28, 1963.

Cast:

Rod Taylor, Jessica Tandy, Suzanne Pleshette, Tippi Hedren, Veronica Cartwright, Ethel Griffies, Charles McGraw, Ruth McDevitt, Lonny Chapman, Joe Mantell, Doodles Weaver, Malcolm Atterbury, John McGovern, Karl Swenson, Richard Deacon, Elizabeth Wilson, Bill Quinn, Doreen Lang, Morgan Brittany, Darlene Conley, Valerie Ferdin, Betsy Hale, Alfred Hitchcock, Dal McKennon, Mike Monteleone, Bob Morgan, Renn Reed, Arnold Roberts, Jeannie Russell, Bill Scully, Rory Stevens, Tomm Wells, Mitch Zanich.

Recommended reading:

The Birds and Other Stories

By Daphne du Maurier.

Filmed as The Birds (1963), directed by Alfred Hitchcock.

Published by Time Warner Books.

First published 1952.

Paperback.

ASIN: 1844080870

ISBN-10: 9781844080878

ISBN-13: 978-1844080878

Description:

'How long he fought with them in the darkness he could not tell, but at last the beating of the wings about him lessened and then withdrew . . . '

A classic of alienation and horror, 'The Birds' was immortalised by Hitchcock in his celebrated film. The five other chilling stories in this collection echo a sense of dislocation and mock man's sense of dominance over the natural world.

The mountain paradise of 'Monte Verità' promises immortality, but at a terrible price; a neglected wife haunts her husband in the form of an apple tree; a professional photographer steps out from behind the camera and into his subject's life; a date with a cinema usherette leads to a walk in the cemetery; and a jealous father finds a remedy when three's a crowd . . .

On this day in movie history - The Raven (1963 movie & book):

The Raven

directed by Roger Corman,

written by Richard Matheson,

based on the poem by Edgar Allan Poe,

was released in the United States on January 25, 1963.
Music by Les Baxter.

Cast:

Vincent Price, Peter Lorre, Boris Karloff, Hazel Court, Olive Sturgess, Jack Nicholson, Connie Wallace, William Baskin, Aaron Saxon, Leo Gordon, Dick Johnstone.

Recommended reading:

The Complete Stories and Poems

By Edgar Allan Poe.

First published 1849.

This edition published 1966.

Published by Doubleday & Company, Inc.

Hardcover.

ISBN 13: 9780385074070

ISBN 10: 0385074077

ASIN: 0385074077

Description:

This single volume brings together all of Poe's stories and poems, and illuminates the diverse and multifaceted genius of one of the greatest and most influential figures in American literary history.

Born on this day – Alex Wheatle:

Alex Wheatle

Writer

January 3, 1963 – March 16, 2025

Credits:

Books:

A Crongton Christmas Party (2025); Brenton Brown (2011); Brixton Rock (1999); Cane Warriors (2020); Checkers (2003); Crongton Knights (2016); East of Acre Lane (2001); Home Boys (2018); Home Girl (2019); In the Ends (2023); Island Songs (2005); Kemosha of the Caribbean (2022); Kerb-Stain Boys (2018); Liccle Bit (2015); Straight Outta Crongton (2017); Sufferah (2023); The Dirty South (2008); The Girl with the Red Boots (2025); The Humiliations of Welton Blake (2021); The Seven Sisters (2002); Uprising (2017); Witness (2022).

Movies and television:

BBC London News (2021); Channel 4 News (2023); Crongton (2025); Danny Dyer's Deadliest Men (2008); Liccle Bit (2019); Sky News at 10 (2021); Sky News at 9 (2020); Sky News with Sarah Hewson (2021); Small Axe (2020); Uprising (2021).

On this day in movie history - Move Over, Darling (1963 movie & novel):

Move Over, Darling

directed by Michael Gordon,

written by Bella Spewack, Sam Spewack, Leo McCarey, Hal Kanter and Jack Sher,

was released in the United States on December 25, 1963.
Music by Lionel Newman.

Cast:

Doris Day, James Garner, Polly Bergen, Thelma Ritter, Fred Clark, Don Knotts, Chuck Connors, Edgar Buchanan, John Astin, Elliott Reid, Pat Harrington Jr., Alan Sues, Max Showalter, Eddie Quillan, Jack Orrison, Pami Lee, Leslie Farrell.

Recommended reading:

Move Over, Darling

By Marvin H. Albert.

Novelization.

Published by Dell.

Published 1963.

ASIN: B0DT1L53Q7

Description:

So you think you've got troubles? Take Nick for example – a respectable, bright, successful lawyer, blissfully enjoying his wedding night with his luscious new bride. Everything was perfect. Until his other wife showed up. Everyone thought she was dead. But here she was, beautifully, delightfully alive. And kicking. Don’t miss the riotous motion picture starring Doris Day, James Garner and Polly Bergen.

Born on this day – Carrie Hamilton:

Carrie Hamilton

Actress

Writer

December 5, 1963 – January 20, 2002

Credits:

Lunchtime Thomas (2001); The Pretender (2000); P.1 (1999); The X-Files (1999); Brooklyn South (1998); Touched by an Angel (1997); Walker, Texas Ranger (1995); Cool World (1992); A Mother's Justice (1991); Thirtysomething (1991); Beverly Hills, 90210 (1991); Equal Justice (1991); Murder, She Wrote (1990); Checkered Flag (1990); Carol & Company (1990); The 61st Annual Academy Awards (1989); Single Women Married Men (1989); Tokyo Pop (1988); Knightwatch (1988); Shag (1988); Tokyo Pop (1988); Hostage (1988); Fame (1986–1987); Love Lives On (1985).

Born on this day – Ted Demme:

Ted Demme

Director

Producer

Actor

October 26, 1963 – January 13, 2002

Born on this day – Pamela Bach:

Pamela Bach

Actress

Producer

October 16, 1963 – March 5, 2025

Credits:

74th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade (2005); 7th Annual American Cinema Awards (1990); Appointment with Fear (1985); Baywatch (1991–2000); Baywatch Nights (1997); Big Brother's Bit on the Side (2011); Biography (2005); Castle Rock (2000); Celebrity Big Brother (2011); Cheers (1986); David Hasselhoff Live & Forever (1990); Diversity News TV (2009); E! True Hollywood Story (2001); Entertainment Tonight (2007); George Burns Comedy Week (1985); Good Day Live (2004); Inside Edition (2015); Knight Rider (1985); Larry King Live (2007); Luxury Gala 2023 (2023); Mansion of Blood (2015); Missing (2003); More Than Puppy Love (2002); Nudity Required (1989); Otherworld (1985); Rhythm (Make Moves Towards What You Love) (2025); Ring of the Musketeers (1992); Route 66 (1998); Sirens (1994–1995); Sonny Spoon (1988); Superboy (1989); T.J. Hooker (1985); Talent Watch (2012); The 11th Annual Satellite Awards (2006); The 19th Annual ARIA Awards (2005); The Fall Guy (1986); The Joe Piscopo New Jersey Special (1986); The Young and the Restless (1973); This Is David Gest (2007); Throb (1986); Very Important Pennis (1996); VH1: All Access (2006); Viper (1998); Wobworld / as the voice of Magic the Cat (2025).