Suspense Story: Nat'l Press Club Hears Hitchcock
Suspense Story: Nat'l Press Club Hears Hitchcock
Suspense Story: National Press Club Hears Hitchcock. The man who chilled movie patrons long before air-conditioning, Alfred Hitchcock, is a guest of the National Press Club. the occasion is his 30th year in the movies and the release of his fiftieth movie: "The Birds"! He has the press club member laughing, nervously. The Rostrum, National Press Club in Washington DC. CUS - Alfred Hitchcock. MS - Wide shot of the audience. Alfred Hitchcock " For over thirty years now I have been indulging in occupation of raising goose flesh domestically and in England. I have only recently completed work on my latest picture. The title is quite short, just two words. There were three but we cut the first word, "For" and call it simply "The Birds." Naturally most of the actors in the birds are. In fact I have employed more feathered performers than had been seen since fan dancing went out of style. The cast also includes some men and women, after all the picture isn't about the birds, it's about the bees too." CUS - Alfred Hitchcock receives a citation to mark his thirty years of contribution to the word of entertainment, 'The Birds' is his 50th movie. MS - Alfred Hitchcock receives a standing ovation.