ÊIt's Only a MovieÊ is the best book ever written about my father. It really is amazing. äPatricia HitchcockÞÊNorth by Northwest. Psycho. Rear Window. The Birds. Vertigo.Ê When it comes to murder and mayhem shock and suspense the films of Alfred Hitchcock can not be surpassed. For this book Charlotte Chandler interviewed Hitchcock his wife daughter film crew members and many of the stars who appeared in his films including Kim Novak Janet Leigh Cary Grant Tippi Hedren and James Stewart.ÞThroughout the book Chandler shares Hitchcock's wit and wisdom. When actors took themselves too seriously he would remind them it's only a movie. Chandler introduces us to the real Hitchcock a devoted family man and notorious practical joker who made suspenseful thrillers mixed with subtle humor and tacit eroticism.