Not only did I see it in 1975 (I was 4 for frick sake) but I saw it a couple of years later when there was a re-release in the theatres.

You could see Capra's influence on Spielberg with the interactions with the townsfolk. It's straight out of It's a Wonderful Life or It Happened One Night.

I miss Massachusetts sometimes.

More comedy for Brody. Reinforcing that we like him. The town likes and respects him.

Smarmy Mayor. We hate him already. That poor actor played jerks often.

Ugly Cadillac. We hate the mayor.

The ferry scene is terrific. One shot. Lots of info given to us. Mayor would rather risk lives than give up the summer profits.

But he has the BEST wardrobe in Jaws, OMG.

Ah, fat lady going into the water. More comedy to keep the audience laughing so they can be kicked in the head later.

Alex Kitner. Here's where we really, really start the fear factor here. Surely, the shark's not going to eat a child! People also thinking, surely the filmmakers aren't going to show a child getting eaten... right?

Kitner's mom. Great moment for this actress later on. Again very convincing because she's an unknown actress.

I think I had those red trunks as a kid.

Oh no. Not the dog! Surely not the dog!

I think the reaction wouldn't be as strong if a middle aged white male got eaten next. So it goes better like this: hot chick, dog and then a child. That'll get the pathos flowing.

The editing in this scene is superb. Closer and closer to Brody as people pass by. Cut cut cut. Nice!

False alarm #1. Old man in swimming cap.

False alarm #2. Screaming lady.

Bad Hat Harry and his man boobs.