A delicious tale of greed, Hitchcock style, written by series writer Victor Wolfson, who had lots of experince, also a contributor to SUSPENSE.
You could not ask for a better bad brother team than Hurd Hatfield (as Paul) and Philip Coolidge (as Henry). In fact, Coolidge was a familiar performer on the series, a natural at playing ominous types.
He often reminded me of the popular character actor Milton Parsons, a staple in many prime murder mysteries of the 30s and 40s.
The story revolves around their aging Aunt Rosalie, best played by Mildred Natwick, who has some fun with this role, and it shows. Rosalie smells a rat, because she darn well knows Paul and Henri are after her cash flow. They give themselves away very quickly, which makes it all the more fun to watch their frustrations grow.
Of course, as Hitch would have it, dear, old sweet anty is playing a wry game herself. And watch how it all comes tumbling down.
Mildred Natwick, a distinguished stage actress, had just appeared in Hitchcock's dark comedy, THE TROUBLE WITH HARRY. She was nominated for an Oscar (best supporting actress) for BAREFOOT IN THE PARK in 1967. Not born in England, rather Baltimore! Good trivia question.
Dedicated to fans of Hurd Hatfield, and I am sure Hitch was one, at his sinister, yet handsome best.
SEASON 2 EPISODE 24 remastered Universal box set. 2005 release.
You could not ask for a better bad brother team than Hurd Hatfield (as Paul) and Philip Coolidge (as Henry). In fact, Coolidge was a familiar performer on the series, a natural at playing ominous types.
He often reminded me of the popular character actor Milton Parsons, a staple in many prime murder mysteries of the 30s and 40s.
The story revolves around their aging Aunt Rosalie, best played by Mildred Natwick, who has some fun with this role, and it shows. Rosalie smells a rat, because she darn well knows Paul and Henri are after her cash flow. They give themselves away very quickly, which makes it all the more fun to watch their frustrations grow.
Of course, as Hitch would have it, dear, old sweet anty is playing a wry game herself. And watch how it all comes tumbling down.
Mildred Natwick, a distinguished stage actress, had just appeared in Hitchcock's dark comedy, THE TROUBLE WITH HARRY. She was nominated for an Oscar (best supporting actress) for BAREFOOT IN THE PARK in 1967. Not born in England, rather Baltimore! Good trivia question.
Dedicated to fans of Hurd Hatfield, and I am sure Hitch was one, at his sinister, yet handsome best.
SEASON 2 EPISODE 24 remastered Universal box set. 2005 release.