Charles Gresham (Claude Rains) is a struggling actor. His struggle is self-imposed, as his career on the stage is dead because he's an alcoholic. Plays just don't want him because they know he isn't reliable and might disappear into the bottle instead of showing up for a performance. At first, you feel a bit sorry for him as he begs Wayne Campbell (James Gregory) for a job. But when Campbell rightfully tells Gresham he cannot be trusted because he's a drunk, Gresham threatens him with blackmail! How will Campbell deal with this threat? By being nice and offering Grasham a job!! But of course, there's far more to this than some job!
This is a very good episode of "Alfred Hitchcock Presents". The twist is improbable...but possible and I enjoyed where the show went with the story. In addition, both actors are a joy to watch...particularly Rains who always made the most of his parts.
This is a very good episode of "Alfred Hitchcock Presents". The twist is improbable...but possible and I enjoyed where the show went with the story. In addition, both actors are a joy to watch...particularly Rains who always made the most of his parts.