Sarrett Rudley wrote this fine episode, a swipe at the theatrical world instead of Hollywood, for a change of pace. Rudley wrote 9 episodes for Hitch.
Unforgettable Claude Rains returns to the series, this time playing a down and out actor with a drinking problem. Actually a two man show with James Gregory playing the part of an arrogant theatrical producer who reluctantly gives Rains a break --or does he?
That you have to see for yourself, yet another dark comedy excursion. The dialogue between Rains and Gregory is outstanding, let alone the acting on both their parts. I think if any other actor, other than Claude Rains, had played the role, the effects would have been far less effective. Herschel Daugherty again in the directors seat, and making this a winner.
According to notes, Rains' daughter said her father, in later years, did in fact, have a problem with alcohol, which comes as a surprise. Old friends with Hitchcock, Rains co-starred in NOTORIOUS, one of, if not the greatest of spy adventures. Watch for it.
From SEASON 2 remastered Universal dvd box set.
2006 release 16 hrs.
Unforgettable Claude Rains returns to the series, this time playing a down and out actor with a drinking problem. Actually a two man show with James Gregory playing the part of an arrogant theatrical producer who reluctantly gives Rains a break --or does he?
That you have to see for yourself, yet another dark comedy excursion. The dialogue between Rains and Gregory is outstanding, let alone the acting on both their parts. I think if any other actor, other than Claude Rains, had played the role, the effects would have been far less effective. Herschel Daugherty again in the directors seat, and making this a winner.
According to notes, Rains' daughter said her father, in later years, did in fact, have a problem with alcohol, which comes as a surprise. Old friends with Hitchcock, Rains co-starred in NOTORIOUS, one of, if not the greatest of spy adventures. Watch for it.
From SEASON 2 remastered Universal dvd box set.
2006 release 16 hrs.