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Alfred Hitchcock Presents
S1.E6
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  • Episode aired Nov 6, 1955
  • TV-14
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
1.4K
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Paul Bryar and Nancy Gates in Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955)
CrimeDramaMysteryThriller

Gangster Dan Varrell, just released from prison, goes looking for the woman he holds responsible for his brother's death.Gangster Dan Varrell, just released from prison, goes looking for the woman he holds responsible for his brother's death.Gangster Dan Varrell, just released from prison, goes looking for the woman he holds responsible for his brother's death.

  • Director
    • Justus Addiss
  • Writers
    • Fred Freiberger
    • Richard Carr
  • Stars
    • Alfred Hitchcock
    • Gene Barry
    • Nancy Gates
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    1.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Justus Addiss
    • Writers
      • Fred Freiberger
      • Richard Carr
    • Stars
      • Alfred Hitchcock
      • Gene Barry
      • Nancy Gates
    • 23User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Alfred Hitchcock
    Alfred Hitchcock
    • Self - Host
    Gene Barry
    Gene Barry
    • Dan Varrel
    Nancy Gates
    Nancy Gates
    • Lois Williams
    Maxine Cooper
    Maxine Cooper
    • Mary
    Peter Adams
    Peter Adams
    • Tim Grady
    Elisha Cook Jr.
    Elisha Cook Jr.
    • Shorty
    Paul Bryar
    Paul Bryar
    • Lou Henry
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    • Hilda
    Virginia Christine
    Virginia Christine
    • Model
    Ralph Montgomery
    Ralph Montgomery
    • Drunk
    Billy Wayne
    Billy Wayne
    • Bartender
    Ralph Brooks
    Ralph Brooks
    • Party Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Franklyn Farnum
    Franklyn Farnum
    • Party Guest
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Justus Addiss
    • Writers
      • Fred Freiberger
      • Richard Carr
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    User reviews23

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    7AvionPrince16

    A story of Revenge

    A story about Revenge but some events will make them business partner. A pretty interesting story and we still wondering how it will end. A story also about reputation also. A nice episode as always. The end is pretty surprising.
    10joey_isham

    An underrated hidden gem in season one!

    I just LOVE this episode. Not often mentioned as a top Hitchcock Presents episode. It truly is perfectly done. Gene Barry is outstanding as the gangster who's looking to punish the woman (Nancy Gates) who's responsible for his brother's death. Only when he sees that she's very depressed and more than willing to get whacked by him, he flips the script on her. Everything then looks fine and dandy. Could there even be a love affair developing between the two? Not so fast! Prepare for an unexpected surprise twist at the end. For me, it's a top 10 episode because of the rollercoaster of emotions squeezed into a 30 minute show.

    Don't miss this one!!
    6Prismark10

    Salvage

    Some time you need to wait a little more while before exacting your revenge.

    Dan Varrel (Gene Barry) is out of jail and everyone thinks he is going to kill Lois Williams (Nancy Gates.)

    Even pathetic Lois realises that she has nothing to live for. She has already hit rock bottom when Dan finds her. She is even rejected by her lover who has moved on to his next gravy boat.

    Lois ratted out Dan's brother to the cops after a failed robbery. He later died in a shootout.

    So imagine everyone's surprise when Dan takes pity on her. Opens up a clothes shop so Dan can use it to launder money.

    Dan just wants Lois to be happy. He even sets her up to be engaged.

    By the end the twist is obvious. Only the schmuck Lois does not see it coming.

    There is a nice introductory gag from Alfred Hitchcock about a falling set light.
    8Joropukki

    Film Noir Candy

    Caught this one on Late Night TV. As a child of mid-fifties, I'm naturally prone to like ladies and gents from that epoch, as they bring to mind mom and dad. The men's dresses were smart and the ladies looked like a woman should.

    This episode of Alfred Hitchcock Presents gives the extra bonus of seeing Gene Barry before the classic Bat Masterson times. Man, do I love the epoch! Yes I do, and this Film Noir Candy gets an eight for that. It's a sign of true cinematic art that this part of a TV series has stood the test of time.

    As I don't like giving away spoilers, I just point to the Hitchcockean cruelty in the storyline. Sir Alfred didn't seem to believe in Christian values. He'd been immensely popular in Ancient Rome.

    Cold and nice as a water melon in a fridge -- stabbed with a fruit knife.
    6coltras35

    Salvage

    Gangster Dan Varrell, just released from prison, goes looking for the woman he holds responsible for his brother's death. An edgy thriller that boasts fine performances from Nancy Gates and Gene Evans. You really root for Varrell for trying to change Nancy Gate's character's life instead of killing, but not everything is simple as that.

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    • Trivia
      Gene Barry had just appeared in the third episode.
    • Quotes

      [First lines]

      Himself - Host: Hold on. Hold on. Wait a minute. I think you've got much too much fill light. I mean, look, this is supposed to be a night scene, yet it 's full of daylight. Quiet back there- Oh, oh, I beg your pardon. Oh. Oh, good evening. We wanted to take you behind the scenes for a moment to show you how we make our films. The friendly cooperation of many, many people is needed to bring you these stories. Propman, make-up man, electricians, cameraman. All part of a team. I'm very proud of them. And they in turn...

      [a light crashes to the floor]

      Himself - Host: You know, I sometimes consider getting out of this business. Now, about tonight's show. Our story is entitled...

      [looks back at the light that missed him]

      Himself - Host: Oh, the title's unimportant. Tonight's story concerns well, well, small matter. I'm sure you'll I'm sure you'll... I sure you will enjoy our story. But first... But first, if you've been watching this program, I'm certain you all know when we have "but first." Here it is.

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      Written by Charles Gounod

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    • Release date
      • November 6, 1955 (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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