I see that there is only one review of this episode and I feel it deserves better than what it has received. The whole point of Alfred Hitchcock Presents is to create, in half an hour, an interesting character or two and to present the audience with a little twist that they can think about for the rest of the day with satisfaction. It is especially good if the audience has no idea what the twist is going to be, but with little hints along the way to make us realize afterwards that we should have guessed. And the title is always a clue in itself.
Hurd Hatfield is a very good actor, and he was famous for his day because of Dorian Grey. He once said that Dorian Grey was both the best and worst thing that had ever happened to him. He is excellent in the role... perfect in fact, which is why the twist is such a shock. The supporting cast, especially the detective, are great, and it is a lovely episode and a lot of fun. As usual AH does some lovely stuff at the beginning.
Give this episode a chance. It is definitive Hitchcock presents and a lot of fun.
Hurd Hatfield is a very good actor, and he was famous for his day because of Dorian Grey. He once said that Dorian Grey was both the best and worst thing that had ever happened to him. He is excellent in the role... perfect in fact, which is why the twist is such a shock. The supporting cast, especially the detective, are great, and it is a lovely episode and a lot of fun. As usual AH does some lovely stuff at the beginning.
Give this episode a chance. It is definitive Hitchcock presents and a lot of fun.