I agree with the last reviewer.... just listen to the music and that sums this ironic tale all up. It is fascinating to watch the Hitchcock mechanics at work --and so well oiled! After having watched this one for the better part of 50 years, it's still fun stuff, and in a way relatable as to the games adults play.
Handsome Peter Lawford is getting squeezed out of his plush job at a big, big, big company (get it?) by his unhandsome, freeloading brother? What to do??? Versatile Roger C. Carmel plays his brother, perfect for this type of role as he could do so many terrific parts, best as an over the top villain. Watch him, especially with that handlebar moustache.
The female cast is about as good as it gets, with some lovely actresses; singer and actress Julie London as Barbara, who trades some good lines with Lawford. Also Martha Hyer as Judy and Juliana Moore as Madeleine. Always fun to watch deadpan Alan Baxter playing the company deadpan boss, who else? Baxter had a long career in movies and tv, and early in his career played some neat bad guys. Peter Lawford (one legendary of the Rat Pack) makes a smooth bad guy here, and next played director Paul Bern in the popular Carol Baker version of HARLOW. Of course, he was most famous for being the brother in law of President Kennedy, married many years to Patricia Kennedy.
Written by Morton S. Fine, long time writer for I SPY and many cop shows.
Not to be missed, from the final season (1965) Episode 12.