Quote by Toby Jones
I studied Hitchcock a little bit at University and knew the famous story about the Birds - that he'd tortured Tippi for a day using real birds. I had no idea that it was a five-day onslaught and that it was the tip of an iceberg that carried on through to another film.
Summary
In this quote, the speaker reflects on their prior knowledge of Alfred Hitchcock's film "The Birds" and how it was portrayed as a one-day ordeal for actress Tippi Hedren. However, upon further research, the speaker discovers that it was actually a prolonged and challenging five-day shooting process. This realization leads the speaker to acknowledge the extent of Hitchcock's meticulous and relentless directing style, which extended beyond "The Birds" and affected another film as well. The quote highlights the speaker's surprise and admiration for Hitchcock's commitment to capturing his vision on screen.
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By Toby Jones
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![[possible source: bbc broadcast april 4, 1942]](https://quotation.io/quotes/possible-source-bbc-broadcast-april-4-1942.jpg)
