British writer Michael Hogan, who adapted REBECCA (1940) to the wide screen for Hitchcock, gives us a memorable lesson on high finance.
The ever resourceful master of characters, Robert H. Harris returns, this time playing George, a bank teller, experienced with handling other people's money. An unprincipled gambler happens to catch his eye, also a bank customer, and he decides to separate him from his cash by simply killing him.
George has serious plans for the money, but how to conceal his crime? Why not put it back into the bank? Actually a very clever idea, although you know this chap is going to face a Hitchcock complication.
Bank tellers and office workers with sticky fingers seemed to interest Hitch on his tv show, and this may be one of the best ironic tales of 'em all. You be the judge.
Harris is supported by Joanne Linville (Millie), one fantastic actress in her own right. James Neilson, who directed a total of 12 series episodes, handles this perfectly. You can't take your eyes off Harris. Look for comedian and later director Jerry Paris as one of Harris' scheming buds.
10 well earned Stars.
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