Alfred Hitchcock Presents: The Perfect Murder
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7.7
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The Perfect Murder
- 24.
- Season: 1
- Episode: 24
- First Aired: 3/11/1956
Two twisted brothers scheme to obtain their inheritance a little sooner by killing their aunt. Add a recap »
- Writers:
- Stacy AumonierVictor Wolfson
- Director:
- Robert Stevens
- Stars:
- Alfred Hitchcock (Host)
- Recurring Role:
- Philip Coolidge (Henri Tallendier)
- Walter Kingsford
- Guest Star:
- Jack Chefe
- Gladys Hurlbut (Rosalie)
- Mildred Natwick (Aunt Rosalie)
- Hope Summers (Marie Tallendier)
- Hurd Hatfield (Paul Tallendier)
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- (Opening narration)
Alfred Hitchcock: (Has a knife in his back) Oh, good evening, ladies and gentlemen and welcome to Hollywood. I think everyone enjoys a nice murder, provided he is not the victim. Well, tonight's little comedy of bad manners is concerned with that dream of all of us who harbor homicidal tendencies: the perfect murder. Of course, to be serious for a moment, there is no such thing as a nice murder or a perfect murder. It is always a sordid, despicable business. especially if you don't have a good lawyer. edit » - (Closing narration)
Alfred Hitchcock: As for the eventual outcome of tonight's crime, the case was later re-opened and Henri, arrested and convicted of violating the Pure Food and Drug Act. He had used an inferior grade of glass. We shall have our next performance of another play one week from tonight. Oh, yes. Normally, I detest sentimentality. But I must leave you with this little thought for the day. Never turn your back on a friend. Good night.
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The Perfect Murder
The Bottom Line: "Well written"04/01/07 05:35pm | report abuseA terrifically written episode! Good acting too! ...Continue »
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