Robert Florey, a pioneer of directors, who began a lengthy career in silent films, sound and televison, handled this very interesting, if not risque drama.
In short, its fun. Richard Long, usually playing a hero, portrays a strange gentleman who is going through a nasty divorce. His bitter wife will not give him a dime. Actually, they both deserve each other... What to do? Since he needs cash, he stages a phony robbery at his house with the help of a shoplifter in his store. The reluctant thief is well played by Colleen Gray, who even has to tie him to his bed to make everything look real?
This one raises an eyebrow or two as there's a blackmail scheme (and it may not be money?), also Long's bedroom the center of attention??? Robert Florey has fun with his characters, and I am sure Hitch had a couple of chuckles too. Old directors stick together.
Well written and quite original with some excellent acting. Long makes a nifty bad guy. The ending is one you have to see.
From the final season (1962) SEASON 7 EPISODE 33 remastered Universal dvd box set.
In short, its fun. Richard Long, usually playing a hero, portrays a strange gentleman who is going through a nasty divorce. His bitter wife will not give him a dime. Actually, they both deserve each other... What to do? Since he needs cash, he stages a phony robbery at his house with the help of a shoplifter in his store. The reluctant thief is well played by Colleen Gray, who even has to tie him to his bed to make everything look real?
This one raises an eyebrow or two as there's a blackmail scheme (and it may not be money?), also Long's bedroom the center of attention??? Robert Florey has fun with his characters, and I am sure Hitch had a couple of chuckles too. Old directors stick together.
Well written and quite original with some excellent acting. Long makes a nifty bad guy. The ending is one you have to see.
From the final season (1962) SEASON 7 EPISODE 33 remastered Universal dvd box set.