The Birds (1963)

Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock

Synopsis: Hitchcock’s classic tale of avian terror finds a woman named Melanie (Tippi Hedren) in a small California coastal town which becomes the focus of unexplained bird attacks.

Purr Blurs: In the first scene of the film Melanie is entering a San Francisco pet shop.  There are some kittens inside the front window of the store, most of whom are sleeping.  She pauses to notice some birds circling over Union Square then turns to enter the store.

The Birds - Melanie Tippi Hedren outside pet store with kittens in window in background
The Birds - Melanie Tippi Hedren walking toward pet store with kittens in window

As she enters, Hitchcock exits with two dogs on leads in one of his classic cameo turns. Only one kitten was smart enough to wake up long enough to watch Tippi as she passes the window.

The Birds - Melanie Tippi Hedren entering pet store as Hitchock exits with dogs with kittens in window
The Birds - Melanie Tippi Hedren entering pet store as Hitchock exits with dogs with kittens in window animated gif

Final Mewsings: Cats may be front window attractions but it’s hard to upstage Hitchcock.

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