Jessica Tandyscreen performanceJessica Tandy plays Lydia Brenner in The Birds.
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FILM POSTER · The BirdsThe Birds
Lydia Brenner
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Lydia Brenner appears in The Birds (1963), portrayed by Jessica Tandy. This page focuses on that specific screen performance and the movie around it.
Film guide · 1 film · 1963 · 1 performerTHE MOVIE
Lydia Brenner on screen
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Film guide · 1 film · 1963Main sequence runtime: 1h 59m
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- 01Start hereThe Birds
1963 · 1h 59m
Portrayed by Jessica Tandy · screen performanceJessica Tandy's portrayal of Lydia Brenner in The Birds gives viewers a spoiler-free way to understand this screen version of the character.
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Jessica Tandyscreen performanceWHY THE CHARACTER WORKS
What defines Lydia Brenner
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