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Alfred Hitchcock Presents
S3.E39
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Little White Frock

  • Episode aired Jun 29, 1958
  • TV-14
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
671
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Tom Helmore and Bartlett Robinson in Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955)
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An elderly actor hosts a dinner that evolves into something unexpected.An elderly actor hosts a dinner that evolves into something unexpected.An elderly actor hosts a dinner that evolves into something unexpected.

  • Director
    • Herschel Daugherty
  • Writers
    • Stirling Silliphant
    • Stacy Aumonier
  • Stars
    • Alfred Hitchcock
    • Herbert Marshall
    • Julie Adams
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    671
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Herschel Daugherty
    • Writers
      • Stirling Silliphant
      • Stacy Aumonier
    • Stars
      • Alfred Hitchcock
      • Herbert Marshall
      • Julie Adams
    • 10User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Alfred Hitchcock
    Alfred Hitchcock
    • Self - Host…
    Herbert Marshall
    Herbert Marshall
    • Colin Bragner
    Julie Adams
    Julie Adams
    • Carol Longsworth
    Tom Helmore
    Tom Helmore
    • Adam Longsworth
    Jacqueline Mayo
    Jacqueline Mayo
    • Lila Gordon
    Roy Dean
    • Terry O'Bain
    Bartlett Robinson
    Bartlett Robinson
    • Mr. Robinson
    Edwin Jerome
    • Mr. Andrus
    Otto Waldis
    Otto Waldis
    • Mr. Koslow
    Kitty Kelly
    Kitty Kelly
    • Marie
    Joseph Hamilton
    Joseph Hamilton
    • Bill
    • (as Joe Hamilton)
    Olan Soule
    Olan Soule
    • Stagehand
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Herschel Daugherty
    • Writers
      • Stirling Silliphant
      • Stacy Aumonier
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    9Hitchcoc

    One of My Favorites

    Personally, I believe the art of storytelling is one of the great arts. In this episode two things are at issue, age and talent. Even in the 1950's age discrimination had reared its ugly head. Not much has changed. Here an old actor with great credentials attempts to re-enter the acting fray, but has no means to do it because of hot shot directors and agents who wear their prejudice on their sleeves. The tale of the sad little girl in the frock tears at our hearts. This is a tale of loss and betrayal and the destruction of a man. But, it's also a tale grabbed onto by the master and presented so beautifully. Things haven't changed much in sixty years. Perhaps this episode could teach us something.
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    The dinner

    Well, I am not that convinced by this story, intelligent tale, but it could have been far better, even for such a short period of running time. Much talk, not suspense and a twist ending to fill the policy line of the series. Flawless cast, no problem, flawless acting, but I was a bit bored by this slow burning script. The atmosphere could be compared to a Warner Bros movie, starring Bette Davis.
    7planktonrules

    A most unusual episode!

    Most of the episodes of "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" are about crimes...particularly murder. However, "Little White Frock" is a show that has nothing to do with crime whatsoever...and this isn't a bad thing, as the episode is pretty good.

    The show begins during a rehearsal for some play. The producer isn't thrilled with the reading and he wants to replace this older actor with another more talented older actor. Soon after, the producer meets up with an old has-been actor, Colin Bragner (Herbert Marshall) and he invites the producer and his wife over for dinner. The producer is loathe to accept as he figures Colin heard about the reading and wanted to audition for it. In fact, he does accept but makes it clear he isn't interested in Colin for the play....and Colin doesn't make a play for the part...at least, not directly. What's next? See the show.

    This episode is very good for two reasons. The script is unique and interesting AND Marshall was a heck of a good actor. Overall, a lovely episode where no one dies, loses an eye or get robbed. Imagine that!
    10sheepandsharks

    A tour de force from Herbert Marshall

    This isn't your typical episode of Alfred Hitchcock Presents, and it's all the better for it.

    I'm not at all familiar with any of Herbert Marshall's other work, but this episode makes me want to find and watch it all. He's truly a captivating actor, carrying this episode entirely with his performance. I could watch this man do a dramatic reading of a phonebook!

    It's appropriate that the episode ends up being a love letter to actors (which I'm sure Hitchcock just loved /s). Usually, an AHP episode with a lot of monologuing and flashbacks is a dull, dragging affair. In this case, it didn't last long enough.
    9jacquelinelinard389

    An Actor's Life

    Pleasure to watch this episode with the excellent and accomplished actor Herbert Marshall. I was mesmerised by the story told by him but then I could listen to his voice ad infinium. Indeed the quality of his voice is referred to by the sparkling Julie Adams.

    I was also genuinely caught out by the twist usually I see them coming or it's easy to guess.

    Well acted, interesting, emotionally moving, uplifting and relevant today.

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    • Trivia
      One of the few episodes of the show without any criminal elements in it.
    • Quotes

      [introduction - Hitchcock, wearing a hay and mustache, is putting things in a box]

      Alfred Hitchcock: Good evening. I was just putting weights in this box of trash so it will sink quickly. I'm about to throw it into the river. Perhaps I should explain why I'm here. Mr. Hitchcock is indisposed this evening. As a matter of fact, we can't find him anywhere. I'm quite worried. I wouldn't want anything to happen to him. You see, I'm his brother and sole heir. Of course, we mustn't let brother Alfred's absence interfere with the evening's entertainment. I'm sure he would want it that way.

      [Hitchcock's "brother" takes papers out of his coat pocket]

      Alfred Hitchcock: I have his notes. The second item on the agenda is a drama entitled "Little White Frock". As for the first item, he says...

      [reads note]

      Alfred Hitchcock: I know my brother thinks I'm rather dull and somewhat of a prude, but this language is much too frank for television. I don't know about you, but I'm very curious about anything that would provoke such language. Er, shall we have a go at it?

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      Funeral March of a Marionette
      Written by Charles Gounod

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    • Release date
      • June 29, 1958 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Republic Studios - 4024 Radford Avenue, North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Shamley Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 30m
    • Color
      • Black and White
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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