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 . . .

Born on this day – Suzanne Pleshette:

Suzanne Pleshette

Actress

January 31, 1937 – January 19, 2008

Credits:

Will & Grace (2002–2004); 8 Simple Rules (2003); Good Morning, Miami (2002–2003); Spirited Away (2001); The Lion King: Simba's Mighty Adventure (2000); The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (1998); Trigun (1998); The Single Guy (1996–1997); The Boys Are Back (1994–1995); Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder (1993); Battling for Baby (1992); Leona Helmsley: The Queen of Mean (1990); Newhart (1990); Nightingales (1989); Alone in the Neon Jungle (1988); A Stranger Waits (1987); Bridges to Cross (1986); Kojak: The Belarus File (1985); For Love or Money (1984); One Cooks, the Other Doesn't (1983); Dixie: Changing Habits (1983); Fantasies (1982); Help Wanted: Male (1982); The Star Maker (1981); Arch of Triumph (1980); Oh, God! Book II (1980); If Things Were Different (1980); Flesh & Blood (1979); Hot Stuff (1979); Kate Bliss and the Ticker Tape Kid (1978); The Bob Newhart Show (1972–1978); The Shaggy D.A. (1976); Richie Brockelman: The Missing 24 Hours (1976); Law and Order (1976); The Legend of Valentino (1975); Bonanza (1972); Ironside (1971); Medical Center (1971); Columbo (1971); In Broad Daylight (1971); Support Your Local Gunfighter (1971); River of Gold (1971); The Name of the Game (1969–1971); The F.B.I. (1966–1970); The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1970); Marcus Welby, M.D. (1970); Gunsmoke (1970); Suppose They Gave a War and Nobody Came (1970); Love, American Style (1970); Hunters Are for Killing (1970); Along Came a Spider (1970); Target: Harry (1969); If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium (1969); It Takes a Thief (1968); The Invaders (1967–1968); The Power (1968); Blackbeard's Ghost (1968); Flesh and Blood (1968); Cimarron Strip (1967); The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin (1967); Wings of Fire (1967); Run for Your Life (1967); Mister Buddwing (1966); Nevada Smith (1966); The Ugly Dachshund (1966); Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963–1966); The Fugitive (1964–1965); A Rage to Live (1965); The Wild Wild West (1965); Youngblood Hawke (1964); Fate Is the Hunter (1964); A Distant Trumpet (1964); Dr. Kildare (1961–1964); Channing (1963); Wagon Train (1963); Wall of Noise (1963); The Birds (1963); 40 Pounds of Trouble (1962); Alcoa Premiere (1962); The Dick Powell Theatre (1962); Rome Adventure (1962); Ben Casey (1962); Target: The Corruptors! (1962); Route 66 (1960–1961); General Electric Theater (1958–1961); The Tab Hunter Show (1961); Hong Kong (1961); The Islanders (1960); Naked City (1960); Riverboat (1960); Play of the Week (1960); Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1960); Summer of Decision (1959); Adventures in Paradise (1959); Sunday Showcase (1959); Black Saddle (1959); One Step Beyond (1959); Playhouse 90 (1959); The Third Man (1959); Have Gun - Will Travel (1959); Omnibus (1959); The Geisha Boy (1958); Matinee Theatre (1958); Decoy (1958); Harbourmaster (1957).