The Birds (1963) Edit

A clinging, possessive mother?

A delivery. Miss Daniels brought us some birds from San Francisco.

A friend invited me up for a weekend a long time ago.

A gull hit me, Mrs. Brenner, that's all.

A gull smashed into Annie's front door. Mitch, what's happening?

A large flock of seagulls got lost in a fog,

A little birdie told me.

A little house with a red mailbox.

A little smoke hanging over the town, otherwise...

A lot of roast beef left over.

A nice, innocent, little day.

A trifle.

A war? Against who?

A whole flock of gulls nearly capsized one of my boats.

About seagulls getting lost in a fog

Across at Brinkmeyer's.

Actually, it's none of my business.

Admittedly, a few birds did act strange,

Afraid I'd give Mitch.

Afraid of any woman who would give Mitch

Afraid you'd take Mitch?

Against birds!

Ah, but I know you.

Ain't seen him this morning, but he ought to be in there.

Al Malone wanted him out at the Fawcett farm.

Al Malone, the deputy, just called.

Al, the children were playing a game. Those gulls attacked.

Al, why aren't you over at the school, where the attack was?

Alice, I think.

All at once she pushed me inside,

All at once the birds were everywhere!

All right, all right!

All right, children. Now, please put your song books away,

All right, children. Now, quiet.

All right, Daddy. Yes, Daddy.

All right, I'll admit a bird will panic in an enclosed room,

All right, John, you lead the way.

All right.

All right.

All right.

All right.

All right.

All right. Bring them.

All right. Here we go. One...

All right. May I see it, please?

All right. Thanks.

All right. Yes, I'll be there.

All right. Yes. Good bye.

All the windows are broken in Dan's bedroom.

All the windows!

And as she's only gonna be 11,

And cut right across the bay to their dock.

And flying in towards the lights.

And for a dash She'd use her foot

And he'll talk?

And headed into the town where all the lights were.

And I don't quite know how I feel about it.

And I don't want to lose that friendship, ever.

And I get up, and there's a very good reason for getting out of bed,

And I want so much to understand.

And I'm glad you didn't get your lovebirds.

And I'm not too keen on practical jokers.

And Michele's mother will say that she has a headache.

And on Thursdays, I have my meeting and lunch.

And perhaps if you don't?

And taken to the hospital in Santa Rosa,

And that'll take you right to their front door.

And that's the truth, too.

And the blackbird is Euphagus cyanocephalus.

And the white house? Yes.

And then drove all the way out here.

And they covered her!

And they have such big windows at the school.

And they just wouldn't touch it.

And they'll be back. You can count on it.

And was just panicked. That's all.

And we went outside to see what it was.

And you be careful.

And you didn't come up here to see her? No!

And you haven't met Cathy, and you are staying the weekend.

Annie Hayworth, the schoolteacher.

Annie Hayworth.

Annie may have made other plans. I'll have to see.

Annie, there's nothing between Mr. Brenner and me.

Annie... She pushed me inside!

Annie's there.

Are the birds gonna eat us, Mommy?

Are they molting now?

Are you a friend of Mitch's?

Are you all right? Yes, I think so.

Are you coming to my party tomorrow?

Are you coming?

Are you planning on staying long?

Are you sure you wouldn't like to see a canary instead?

Are you sure?

Are you trying to say that all these...

Aren't those lovebirds?

As a matter of fact, Miss Daniels is staying up here for the weekend,

At the same time, I wouldn't want them to be too aloof, either.

At the school.

Attacked a group of children who were leaving the school during a fire drill.

Attagirl. Come on. Don't let him get you.

Back in your gilded cage, Melanie Daniels.

Baked potato on all of them.

Bandages. It's terrible.

Be able to find your way back all right?

Because it seemed stupid and foolish.

Because my son seems to be very fond of you,

Because she was afraid.

Because there are 8,650 species

Besides, I can find my own way.

Besides, I was coming up anyway.

Besides, I was coming up anyway. I've already told you that.

Birds are not aggressive creatures, miss.

Birds did. Crows.

Birds have been on this planet, Miss Daniels,

Bodega Bay has been cordoned off by roadblocks.

Bodega Bay seems to be the center,

Bodega Bay. He goes there every weekend.

Bodega Bay. Where's that?

Bunch of crows attacked the school kids.

But I know it's here and we'd be crazy to ignore it.

But I'm sure they're on the way.

But if I were prosecuting...

But it isn't dark, Annie.

But she did buy the lovebirds,

But she'll be hitting all the heavy traffic going back to San Francisco.

But that's no reason to believe that...

But the majority of children reached safety.

But the truth of that particular...

But there are still some isolated pockets of people.

But there's been some discussion as to whether the military should go in.

But they didn't just get in. They came in, right down the chimney.

But this information is rather sketchy.

But we both knew it was over.

But when you bring a girl like that...

But you were coming up anyway, remember?

But, Mom, they're in a cage.

But, you see,

Can I bring the lovebirds, Mitch?

Can I have the boat in about 20 minutes?

Can you finish the bandaging?

Can you see my Aunt Tessa's face,

Cathy, get some brandy.

Cathy, get the lamp.

Cathy, that's very good. Very good.

Cathy!

Cathy! Cathy!

Cathy! Where's Cathy?

Cathy?

Cathy's a child, of course, and Mitch...

Caveat emptor, Mother. "Let the buyer beware."

Certainly not. Oh, no, certainly not.

Certainly pretty.

Certainly, but...

Cheers. Cheers.

Close that door. Quickly. Please. What?

Come here.

Come on.

Come on.

Come on.

Come on.

Come on. Let's get the wood.

Coming right up.

Could you ask them to lower their voices, please?

Could you get me the City Desk, please?

Cover your faces! Cover your eyes!

Criminal.

Crows or blackbirds,

Crows, I think.

Daily News? It's Melanie Daniels.

Dan Fawcett.

Dan, are you home?

Daniels. I think they were after the children.

Darling?

Deke, I'm still waiting for those Bloody Marys.

Deke, look, I'm just telling you what happened to one of my boats.

Did she seem a trifle distant?

Did you drive up from San Francisco by the coast road?

Did you ever handle an outboard boat?

Did you get the windows in the attic, Mitch?

Did you have a light burning or something?

Did you hear anything on the radio?

Did you meet Lydia?

Did you want to see Cathy about something?

Did you? Imagine that. How long are you staying up here?

Didn't you see the lovebirds?

Different?

Do I sound very foolish to you?

Do I?

Do not make a sound until I tell you to run.

Do you happen to have a pair of birds that are just friendly?

Do you have a boat for Miss Daniels?

Do you have any lovebirds?

Do you know him? Yeah.

Do you practice here?

Do you really know Annie Hayworth?

Do you suppose I could have the room for just a single night?

Do you think Cathy's all right at the school?

Do you think Cathy's all right?

Do you think I should go?

Do you think she's all right at the school?

Do you think she's all right?

Do you want to go with me? All right.

Doesn't it seem odd that they'd wait all that time

Doesn't look so very different, does it?

Doesn't this make you feel awful?

Doesn't what make me feel...

Don't they ever stop migrating?

Don't worry, Deke. She did it in a boat.

Don't you believe it's true?

Don't you like Bodega Bay?

Don't you like us?

Don't you remember one of your practical jokes

Down by the Tides Restaurant.

Eleven! In the middle of the party,

Especially if you're over near the bay.

Even if this is true, even if all the birds...

Even though he has his own apartment in the city.

Ezekiel, chapter six.

Find out who owns this license plate,

Finding new four letter words.

Fine, thank you.

Fine, then help me.

Fine. We're very glad you could come. You hungry?

For Cathy for her birthday. Where is she?

For keeping them in separate cages?

For what purpose?

For you.

Forgive me.

Fred, I don't care how many sacks of feed you sold him.

Fred, that feed you sold me is no good.

Fridays? They're free.

Get Cathy and Lydia out of here.

Get out of there!

Get yourselves guns and wipe them off the face of the Earth!

Gets a bit chilly here at night sometimes,

Give me another one, darling.

Go right around. It'll take you back to the main road.

Good day, Miss Daniels. Madam.

Good morning, George. Is Mr. Fawcett around?

Good morning. Good morning.

Good night, Lydia.

Good night, Mitch.

Gull hit her. A gull?

Gulls are scavengers, anyway. Most birds are.

Happens to be a rival of my father's paper.

Harry, what's the little Brenner girl's name?

Have they gone, Mitch?

Have you ever seen so many gulls? What do you suppose it is?

Have you had trouble with gulls?

Haven't finished my drink yet.

Having all these poor, little innocent creatures caged up like this?

He didn't want to risk going through it all again.

He had a call from Dan Fawcett a while ago.

He had the knack of entering into their world and becoming part of them.

He has a client now who shot his wife in the head six times.

He said you could tell me the name of the little Brenner girl.

He says San Francisco's like an anthill at the foot of a bridge.

He seemed sure it was either Alice or Lois.

He sold the feed to me, didn't he?

He spends half his day in the detention cells at the Hall of Justice.

He wants me over at the Fawcett place.

He wants me to go to Cathy's party tomorrow afternoon.

He was calling from the farm.

He was killed last night by birds.

He was watching a ball game on television.

He won't be back until Monday, I mean, if those birds are for him.

He'd just been through a lot with Lydia after his father died.

He's not home.

Helen, get some cotton and antiseptic.

Hell, maybe we're all getting a little carried away by this.

Hello there. Annie had no plans, huh?

Hello, Charlie. Melanie.

Hello, Deke. Young lady cut herself.

Hello, Mrs. MacGruder.

Hello? Oh, yes, this is Melanie.

Hello.

Help how? What do you want to do?

Help me get the children into the house.

Help you, Mrs. Bundy?

Helping travelers?

Her father's part owner of one of the big newspapers in San Francisco.

Here on the table, honey.

Here we are. Lovebirds.

Here.

Hey, wait a minute.

Hey, you! Watch out! Don't drop that match!

Hey!

Hey! No touching allowed!

Hi!

Hi.

His chickens won't eat either.

His wife changed the channel.

Hmm? Yes.

Home?

How can you tell?

How could we possibly hope to fight them?

How did you happen to come up here?

How did you know my name?

How do I find it?

How do you do, Miss Daniels? Acknowledge a what?

How do you do?

How do you explain the dead birds all over the floor?

How do you figure to do that?

How do you know Annie?

How does Mother know what I like to do?

How long have they been gathering there?

How long have you known her?

How much for the phone calls?

How old is she?

How soon?

How we conduct ourselves during a fire drill.

How?

Hurry up with yours, Mitch.

Hurry up, children. Finish your lunch.

I am. Good day, Miss Daniels. Madam.

I asked my wife to wash the floor

I better get back to the cannery. What do I owe you, Deke?

I brought her home by the light of the moon

I brought her home by the light of the moon

I brought her home by the light of the moon

I can understand.

I can't get any of the local stations.

I can't say I like your seagulls much, either.

I can't tell which is which.

I come all the way up here to...

I despise it.

I didn't break that window.

I didn't interrupt your dinner, did I? How about a drink?

I didn't know there were many crows in Bodega Bay

I do different things on different days.

I don't even know if I like you or not.

I don't fuss and fret about my children.

I don't know anything about their brainpans, but...

I don't know how this started, or why,

I don't know what I'd do if Mitch weren't here.

I don't know what's outside there.

I don't know where she is.

I don't know why.

I don't know yet.

I don't know you.

I don't know, but you must've gone to a lot of trouble

I don't know! We'll break up the furniture.

I don't know.

I don't know. Do you have to go back to Annie's?

I don't know. It seemed to swoop down at you deliberately.

I don't mean to. Actually, I'm an open book, I'm afraid.

I don't think I could bear to be left alone!

I don't think I get you, Mitch. Do about what?

I don't think Miss Daniels is gonna sue anybody.

I don't think so.

I don't think so.

I don't think that was the case.

I don't think you should leave them in the hall, do you?

I don't understand.

I don't want them to see me arrive.

I don't want to be an alarmist about this...

I don't want to be left alone.

I feel as if I don't understand you at all,

I feel safer with him here.

I got here as fast as I could. Where's Cathy?

I guess maybe I'd better phone. They said 3:00.

I guess that's where everyone meets Mitch.

I guess we read the same gossip column.

I had a booster before I went abroad last May.

I had to acknowledge a delivery.

I hardly think a few birds are going to bring about the end of the world.

I hardly think that either species

I have an Aunt Tessa. Have you got an Aunt Tessa?

I have never known birds of different species to flock together.

I have no idea.

I have several jobs.

I have to get back to San Francisco.

I just came from the school, madam.

I just couldn't convince myself to stop.

I just picked up some things for the night at the general store.

I just put some coffee on the stove.

I just thought you might like to know

I keep seeing Dan's face.

I keep telling you, this isn't a few birds.

I know all that democracy jazz. They're still hoods.

I know exactly what I want.

I know it was supposed to be very warm there, but...

I know. I've been calling all morning.

I like Bodega Bay as well as the next man...

I loathe you.

I lost my husband four years ago, you know.

I married my wife in the month of June

I married my wife in the month of June

I mean, birds just don't go around attacking people

I mean, even twice would be overdoing it, don't you think?

I merely believe in the law, Miss Daniels.

I miss him.

I miss talking to him.

I need her exact name, you see.

I need some change, Mr. Carter.

I opened a sack for them when I got home,

I remember.

I said I would.

I said, I wonder if you could help me.

I see.

I see. Good luck, Miss Daniels.

I shall disappoint you.

I simply existed. So what's the answer? A jealous woman, right?

I sometimes go to bird shops on Fridays.

I spent days trying to figure out exactly what I'd done to displease her.

I still don't understand how you knew I wanted lovebirds.

I still wanted to be near him.

I suppose I'm just naturally curious about a girl like that.

I suppose it does get a little hectic at times.

I supposed I'm old fashioned.

I suspected as much.

I think I can handle Melanie Daniels by myself.

I think I should stay, don't you?

I think I'll have some of that.

I think it might be fun.

I think so, ma'am.

I think so.

I think so.

I think they're going!

I think this is San Francisco.

I think we're in real trouble.

I think we're safe here for the time being.

I think you came up to see me.

I think you ought to stay the night, Melanie.

I think you're a louse.

I think you're evil! Evil!

I think you're the cause of all this.

I thought I saw your car. What are you doing in town?

I thought not.

I thought they were strawberry finches.

I thought you knew.

I thought you might like some tea.

I told you what happened!

I understand completely.

I want the rest of you to go down the hill all the way to the hotel.

I want to go through life jumping into fountains naked. Good night.

I want to like whatever girl he chooses.

I want to...

I want you to do a favor for me.

I want you to go as quietly as possible.

I wanted to be near Mitch.

I was hoping you'd be a little late. You see, he hasn't arrived yet.

I was just taking your mother in some tea.

I was merely drawing a parallel, Miss Daniels.

I was planning on renting it for a longer time...

I was seeing a lot of him in San Francisco.

I was wondering...

I wish I could say.

I wish I was stronger.

I wish I were a stronger person.

I wonder if you could help me.

I wonder if you could help me.

I wonder if you could tell me...

I work for the Travelers' Aid at the airport.

I would appreciate it.

I would like you to show her how quiet and obedient you can be.

I wouldn't want a pair of birds

I wrote you a letter about it, in fact, but I tore it up.

I'd feel so much better.

I'd like to see you.

I'd look after them myself, but I'm going away, too.

I'd love to be able to relax sometime.

I'd love to be able to sleep.

I'd still like to see you. Why?

I'll be there, too, to help.

I'll clean out the cut.

I'll come out on the freeway much earlier, won't I?

I'll get it. Why don't you sit down, Miss Daniels?

I'll go right now.

I'll go with you.

I'll have to get some more wood in. Mustn't let this fire go out.

I'll pick you up. Where are you staying?

I'll probably drive over to the Fawcett farm.

I'll take Cathy up to bed.

I'll try my best.

I'll try.

I'm awfully sorry.

I'm frightened. Terribly frightened.

I'm giving her a mynah bird when she comes back from Europe.

I'm glad he stayed here today.

I'm glad you all think this is so amusing.

I'm going out that way, lady. You can follow me.

I'm going to call Fred Brinkmeyer right now.

I'm going to drop Cathy off now.

I'm in San Francisco five days a week

I'm leaving! Are you coming?

I'm looking for a man named Mitchell Brenner.

I'm Melanie Daniels. I'm sorry to bother you, but...

I'm neither poor nor innocent,

I'm not like this, you know? Not usually.

I'm sick, Melanie.

I'm sorry. I don't mean to sound so mysterious.

I'm sorry. I'm sorry, Mitch.

I'm sorry. Smoke?

I'm sure Miss Daniels wants to be on her way.

I'm sure.

I'm trying to tell you this as calmly as I know how.

I'm very glad you do.

I've tried everywhere in town. They're all full.

If I go across to Santa Rosa,

If only your father were here...

If the school was attacked, that's pretty serious.

If the young lady said

If there are bigger birds, Mitch, they'll get into the house.

If you care to come back.

If you have some, I'd love it.

Immediately.

Impossible! Oh, Mitch?

In a bird shop.

In a democracy, Cathy, everyone is entitled to a fair trial.

In Bodega Bay early this morning, a large flock of crows

In case you're interested, I was pushed into that fountain.

In fact, during our Christmas count, we recorded...

In that case, I'll tell you what you do.

In the underworld, I suppose.

Is anyone hurt?

Is someone there?

Is something wrong? Is that cut beginning to bother you?

Is that so important, your liking me?

Is that true?

Is that where you met Mitch?

Is that why you want to see everyone behind bars?

Is that your father?

Is there a difference between crows and blackbirds?

Is there an ornithological reason

Isaiah, chapter five. It's the end of the world.

Isn't there?

It appears that the bird attacks come in waves,

It is estimated that 5,750,000,000 birds

It is for me. Well, not for me.

It is mankind, rather, who insists upon

It is mankind, rather, who...

It said, "Dear Mr. Brenner."

It should be fun.

It shouldn't be too much of a job.

It takes a bit of getting used to.

It was Mitch Brenner. I guess you knew that anyway.

It was no trouble at all. I simply called my father's newspaper.

It would be nice if you could.

It's a surprise, you see.

It's a very pretty garden.

It's Alice.

It's all right. Come on.

It's all right. It's all right. No.

It's an hour and a half by freeway,

It's been over and done with a long time ago.

It's Mitch.

It's supposed to be a surprise party.

It's terrible how you depend on someone else for strength, and then

It's the end of the world!

It's the end of the world!

It's the end of the world.

It's the end of the world. "Thus saith the Lord God"

It's the one right below.

It's very beautiful.

It's what you said, Mom. Mr. Brinkmeyer's feed is no good.

Jenny got a scratch down her cheek, but it's nothing.

Just a minute, Mrs. MacGruder.

Just as though nothing at all had happened.

Just listen to those lovebirds.

Just some peroxide.

Just the Bodega Bay School.

Kill them all. Get rid of the messy animals.

Knickety knackety Rustical quality

Knickety knackety Rustical quality

Knickety knackety Rustical quality

Knickety knackety Rustical quality

Knickety knackety Rustical quality

Knickety knackety Rustical quality

Knickety knackety Rustical quality

Knickety knackety Rustical quality

Knickety knackety Rustical quality

Knickety knackety Rustical quality

Last night? What do you mean?

Leave school?

Let me give you my address.

Let's get the wood in now.

Let's leave them in the kitchen, huh, honey?

Let's take care of that. Okay?

Let's try up at the restaurant, all right?

Like jumping into a fountain in Rome.

Like what?

Listen, get some water, bandages, and antiseptic. Quickly!

Live in the United States alone.

Look at the gas. That man's lighting a cigar!

Look out!

Look out! Look out! Watch out!

Look, I see no reason for being coy about this.

Look, Mitch.

Look!

Look! Look!

Look.

Lovebirds, sir?

Lovebirds.

Lovebirds.

Lydia liked me. That's the strange part.

Make our own fog!

Make yourself some coffee, won't you?

Making it difficult for life to exist upon this planet.

May I use this phone?

Maybe it's the traffic. I'll call.

Maybe there's never been anything between Mitch and any girl.

Maybe we could go swimming or something.

Maybe we ought to leave.

Maybe you ought to put some screen on top of your chimney.

Maybe.

Maybe.

Me.

Melanie!

Melanie! Melanie!

Melanie?

Melanie?

Merely quoting the law, dear.

Might need a tetanus shot.

Mine is very prim and straight laced.

Miss Daniels was attacked by a gull only yesterday.

Miss Daniels, is that you?

Miss Daniels?

Miss Hayworth? Yes.

Miss, is that for Mitch Brenner?

Mister, run! Watch out!

Mitch has always done exactly what he wanted to do.

Mitch is important to me.

Mitch knows a lot of people in San Francisco.

Mitch likes it very much. He comes up every weekend, you know,

Mitch, don't!

Mitch, I'm getting something on the radio.

Mitch, this isn't usual, is it?

Mitch, why are they doing this, the birds?

Mitch?

Mitch?

Mitch?

Mitch?

Mitch? Can I bring the lovebirds in here?

Mitch? See if you can get anything on the car radio.

Mitch.

Mitch. Mitch. Mitch!

Mmm hmm.

Mmm hmm. Please sit down.

Mmm.

Mommy!

Monday? Yes.

Morning.

Most of the townspeople have managed to get out,

Mother tells me you like to swim.

Mother, I'd like you to meet Melanie Daniels. Miss Daniels, my mother.

Mother!

Mother. Yes?

Mrs. Bundy said something about Santa Cruz.

Mrs. Bundy, you don't seem to understand.

Much better, thank you.

My chicken...

My luggage.

My mother? Don't waste your time.

My things are in the car.

My wife found a bird in the back seat of her car once.

Mynah birds talk, you know.

Nah, that sounds impossible, Sebastian.

Near the top of the hill, you'll see the school, and just beyond,

Never mind Lydia. Do you want to go?

Never mind the law.

Nice drive.

No decision has been arrived at yet as to what the next step will be,

No one called it a war.

No one ever said you were, Mitch.

No, Cathy. He sold Mr. Fawcett a different brand.

No, don't go.

No, Fred, they don't seem sick at all. They just won't eat.

No, I couldn't possibly. I have to get back.

No, I don't think it's that serious. Let's see.

No, I don't think so.

No, I don't want to break in on a meeting. Tell him I'll see him later.

No, I don't. Just a minute. What's the name of the school?

No, I really shouldn't have any more. I'm driving.

No, I suppose not.

No, I tried a little while ago. The phone's dead.

No, I wouldn't want to disappoint Cathy, but...

No, I wrote the letter.

No, I'm not hysterical.

No, it's all right, it's all right, it's all right.

No, it's Lois.

No, it's me, Mrs. Brenner.

No, it's not the cut that's bothering me.

No, it's really up to Lydia, isn't it?

No, just a few hours.

No, misdirecting them. I thought you could read my character.

No, Mitch, frankly I don't.

No, never!

No, no trouble at all. I simply followed the road.

No, no, no, I wasn't asleep.

No, no, no! No, no, it's all right.

No, no. I just led her into believing that I believed she was, and then...

No, not exactly.

No, not now! Not while they're massing out there.

No, not really.

No, of course not.

No, thank you.

No, thanks, Al.

No, the birds didn't attack until the children were outside the school.

No, they're not fussy chickens.

No, this is a small one.

No, you'd better send him.

No!

No.

No.

No. At least I didn't until I came up here.

No. I can handle it.

No. I have my things in the car.

No. I think it's better to be loved. Don't you ever see her?

No. I'll stop off in a little while. Is Daddy in his office?

No. Just Lydia and the two kids.

No. No, thank you.

No. No!

No. She already has a daughter.

No. That's the only road.

No. Those are red birds.

None of your business.

Not my mother's.

Nothing.

Now take it easy, lady.

Now that I'm no longer a threat, we're very good friends.

Now you sound a bit mysterious, Miss Hayworth.

Now, does everybody understand?

Now, hold it, Mitch. You don't know that for a fact.

Now, I told you, dear, we met yesterday.

Now, if it were not for the birds...

Now, is that clear?

Now, Lydia, "attack" is a pretty strong word, don't you think?

Now, now, now

Now, now, now

Now, see where I'm pointing?

Now, why would I want to see you of all people?

Now, you got that? Yes.

Of birds in the world today, Mr. Carter.

Of course, I usually defend people, Miss Daniels,

Of course, it's none of my business,

Of course, they're mostly hoods.

Of course, things may be different now.

Of course!

Of course.

Of what?

Oh, about 15 minutes.

Oh, be careful, please.

Oh, but you said 3:00. Oh, I know.

Oh, darling, of course I do.

Oh, don't leave her there, Mitch.

Oh, forgive me.

Oh, four years ago, shortly after his father died.