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Alfred Hitchcock Presents
S6.E20
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The Throwback

  • Episode aired Feb 28, 1961
  • TV-14
  • 30m
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6.7/10
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Scott Marlowe and Joyce Meadows in Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955)
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When Enid's boyfriend Eliot presses her, she finally admits that she has been seeing another man, Cyril Hardeen. She agrees to break it off with Cyril whom she describes as an older, gentler... Read allWhen Enid's boyfriend Eliot presses her, she finally admits that she has been seeing another man, Cyril Hardeen. She agrees to break it off with Cyril whom she describes as an older, gentler man who wouldn't harm a flea. When they finally meet, Eliot finds Cyril much as Enid desc... Read allWhen Enid's boyfriend Eliot presses her, she finally admits that she has been seeing another man, Cyril Hardeen. She agrees to break it off with Cyril whom she describes as an older, gentler man who wouldn't harm a flea. When they finally meet, Eliot finds Cyril much as Enid described him. In fact, Cyril describes himself as a throwback - someone who values honor and ... Read all

  • Director
    • John Brahm
  • Writer
    • Henry Slesar
  • Stars
    • Alfred Hitchcock
    • Scott Marlowe
    • Murray Matheson
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    6.7/10
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    • Director
      • John Brahm
    • Writer
      • Henry Slesar
    • Stars
      • Alfred Hitchcock
      • Scott Marlowe
      • Murray Matheson
    • 4User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Alfred Hitchcock
    Alfred Hitchcock
    • Self - Host
    Scott Marlowe
    Scott Marlowe
    • Eliot Gray
    Murray Matheson
    Murray Matheson
    • Cyril Hardeen
    Joyce Meadows
    Joyce Meadows
    • Enid
    Bert Remsen
    Bert Remsen
    • Police Lieutenant
    Howard McLeod
    • Police Sergeant
    John Indrisano
    John Indrisano
    • Manservant
    • Director
      • John Brahm
    • Writer
      • Henry Slesar
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    8planktonrules

    What a nutty old man!

    Elliot has been dating Enid for some time. However, he's shocked to hear that she's been two-timing him with a much older man named Cyril. Why would she want to see this old man? Well, Cyril knows how to treat her like a lady....much more so than Elliot. Still, when Elliot learns about Cyril, Enid does agree to break it off with her older boyfriend. A bit later, Elliot goes to visit with Cyril to discuss this...and Cyril's actions are surprising to say the least!

    This is a very good episode with a very surprising twist. Add to that Murray Matheson's lovely performance as Cyril and you have the recipe for an excellent and funny episode.
    6Hitchcoc

    Enid and Two Jerks

    This is a forgettable episode. A younger woman who isn't much of a prize is hooked up with Elliot. He is a controlling jerk. She reveals that she has been involved with a senior citizen who has shown her kindness. Elliot goes to talk to the guy with some severe results. Why Elliot wants her back, I don't know. I didn't care for anyone in the episode.

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    • Trivia
      Actor John Indrisano, the manservant Joseph who fights Eliot, was a former welterweight boxer.
    • Goofs
      When Cyril Hardeen offers to fight Eliot in hand-to-hand combat, he rolls up his shirtsleeves. First he rolls up the shirtsleeve of his left arm, then the shirtsleeve of his right arm. When he says "I think a great deal of Edith." we can see him unbuttoning the shirtsleeve of his right arm again and rolling it up, even though he had just done that.
    • Quotes

      Cyril Hardeen: Youth is a powerful opponent.

    • Soundtracks
      Funeral March of a Marionette
      Written by Charles Gounod

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    • Release date
      • February 28, 1961 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Revue Studios, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Shamley Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 30m
    • Color
      • Black and White
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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