The Belfry

Episode aired May 13, 1956
TV-14
30m

IMDb RATING

6.5/10

937

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Jack Mullaney in Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955)

Crime Drama Mystery Thriller

When Clint Ringle learns that Ellie Marsh, the schoolteacher whom he loves, is engaged to Walt Norton, Clint kills Walt and then hides in the schoolhouse's bell tower, waiting for his chance... Read allWhen Clint Ringle learns that Ellie Marsh, the schoolteacher whom he loves, is engaged to Walt Norton, Clint kills Walt and then hides in the schoolhouse's bell tower, waiting for his chance to exact further revenge.When Clint Ringle learns that Ellie Marsh, the schoolteacher whom he loves, is engaged to Walt Norton, Clint kills Walt and then hides in the schoolhouse's bell tower, waiting for his chance to exact further revenge.

Director
- Herschel Daugherty
Writers
- Robert C. Dennis
- Allan Vaughan Elston
Stars

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IMDb RATING

6.5/10

937

YOUR RATING

Director
- Herschel Daugherty
Writers
- Robert C. Dennis
- Allan Vaughan Elston
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Mystery

Thriller

Storyline

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Trivia
This is one of ten times in which Hitchcock's daughter, Patricia, appears. In this one, she is billed as Pat Hitchcock.

Goofs
The scenes of Clint in the belfry show a large bell hanging at least 12 to 15 inches down into the space, but the final exterior shot reveals a rather small bell that doesn't hang below the top edge.

Quotes
[first lines]
[opens on a "Wanted" poster with front and back photos of Hitchcock on it]
Himself - Host: Good evening. Uh, perhaps I should explain this. My wife had these posters printed up as a joke. Of course, she doesn't *really* want me. Anyway, there isn't a chance I'll be recognized. They're passport photographs. This one is for going abroad
[points to his front photo]
Himself - Host: and this one, for coming back.
[points to his back photo]
Himself - Host: My excuse for making these undignified remarks is that tonight's story, "The Belfry," concerns a wanted man. In fact, an entire town is looking for him. Such popularity must be deserved and, in this case, it is. But I shall allow you to learn the details on your own. First, however, I want you to hear this description of a much-wanted product. Listen closely. It may be in your neighborhood store. If it is, apprehend it at once. The reward is high.