Thursday, June 16, 1960: 'Psycho'

Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho" opens in New York, shocking audiences with its signature shower scene. Based on a novel by Robert Bloch, it stars Janet Leigh and Anthony Perkins. The film's score, including the shrieking strings, was composed by Bernard Herrmann. Movie posters at the time emphasize Leigh (in a bra) and Hitchock himself more than Perkins.

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* Cartoon synopsis: @

* Leigh poster: @

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* Long trailer (hosted by Hitchcock): @

* "Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho: A Casebook" (essays collected in book form): @

* "The Psycho File: A Comprehensive Guide to Hitchcock's Classic Shocker" (book): @

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* More about Robert Bloch: @ and @

* More about Bernard Herrmann: @ and @

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