Dorothea Lord Movies
- 1961
A pair of con artists named Warren (Karl Swenson) and Cruppen (Robert Cornwaithe) sells some worthless land to Beau Maverick (Roger Moore). This is particular painful for Beau inasmuch as he has lost the $4000 which had been entrusted to him by his friend Jerry O'Brien (Denver Pyle). Since the swindlers know how to "play" the law to their advantage, it appears as though Beau will never get his money back--until Warren's niece Rosanne (Anita Sands) reveals herself to be a "Maverick under the skin." ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1960
Arriving in Hound Dog, Tennessee to collect a gambling debt, Bart (Jack Kelly) makes the acquaintance of the gorgeous Nancy Sutliff (Anita Sands), who claims to be a witch--and apparently has the "conjurin'" skills to prove it. Not surprisingly, Nancy instantly falls in love with Bart. . .which could prove hazardous to his health, thanks to the girl's two brutish brothers Zack (William B. Corrie) and Ox (Sheldon Allman). Topping the guest cast in this episode is Wayde Preston, fresh from a successful three-year run on another Warner Bros. TV western, Colt .45. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1960
While still playing Chester on the marathon TV Western Gunsmoke, Dennis Weaver found the time to accept an entirely different role in this Hitchcock episode. Weaver is cast as Charles Cavender, who has suffered from chronic insomnia ever since his wife was killed in a fire. Making matters worse, his late wife's brother Jack (Jack Ragin) holds Charles responsible for her death. Visiting a psychiatrist (James Millhollin), Charles is advised to resolve his guilt feeling with a heart-to-heart talk with Jack. Alas, the ensuing conversation proves to be one heart short -- resulting in murder. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1960
Anticipating the real-life political career of Maverick star Jack Kelly, who would serve two terms as mayor of Huntington Beach, California, in the 1980s, this episode finds Bart Maverick (Kelly) running for a State Senate seat on the Reform Party ticket. He has agreed to throw his hat in the ring to help Penelope Greeley (Merry Anders), daughter of the actual candidate Ellsworth Greeley (R.G. Armstrong), who has been shot and wounded by an unknown assailant. Well, maybe "unknown" is a poor choice of words: Bart's opponent Wellington Cosgrove (R.G. Armstrong) has made no secret of his plans to kill Mr. Maverick should he win the election. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1959
Angered over being forcibly retired, jewelry store employee Andrew Thurgood (Claude Rains) would seem to be the most likely suspect when an expensive necklace is stolen. Surprisingly, Andrew's boss, Dr. Rudel (Stephen Bekassy), is willing to forget about the robbery, so long as the insurance company pays for the loss. It is only when Andrew returns home to his daughter (Betsy Von Furstenberg) that he finds out why his employer was so eager to sweep the matter under the rug. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1959
Just at a point when he has everything to live for, wealthy Dave Ramey (Brian Keith) is stricken down with polio. Now confined to an iron lung, Ramey obsesses over the possibility that his wife, Cindy (Joanna Moore), plans to kill him. When Cindy falls for a handsome stranger named Arnold Barrett (Yale Wexler), it would appear that Ramey's fears are about to be realized -- but as we all know, appearances on Alfred Hitchcock Presents have a habit of being deceiving. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1959
A nurse (Jane Greer) suspects that something is amiss when her patient, a woman on the verge of recovery, suddenly dies. Nonetheless, the nurse marries the woman's widower, Gilbert Hughes (Jane Greer). Later on, she relates her suspicions to lawyer Paul Brett (Robert Webber), who informs her that no matter what she thinks about her husband, she cannot testify against him in court. Ultimately Hughes commits suicide and the nurse ends up marrying Brett -- then makes a startling confession. This episode was originally telecast under the title "A True Account." ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1959
The mother (Jeanette Nolan) of teenager Sharon Trotter (Dorothy Provine) is appalled by the fact that Sharon is having an affair with a much older married man, Ben Nelson (Robert Alda). Worse still, Ben has been stringing Sharon along, promising that he will get a divorce from his wife (Fay Wray), but refusing to do so. This sordid state of affairs inevitably results in a murder -- giving Mrs. Trotter ample opportunity to avenge her daughter's honor. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1958
Art Carney guest stars as Cyril T. Jones, a timid gunsmith who is caught in the crossfire of a gangland killing. Though his wound is minor, Cyril is afraid to leave the hospital for fear he has been targeted for death because he witnessed the earlier "hit." Finally, Cyril hits upon a brilliant idea that will ensure him round-the-clock police protection: he will commit a murder himself. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1958
Tennis player Walter Richmond (Robert Horton) finds a perfect doubles partner in the shapely form of attractive young widow Laura Gild (Betsy Von Furstenberg). As the two get to know each other better, the insatiably curious Walter begins asking questions about Laura's dear, departed husband. It would have been far better, however, if Walter had kept his curiosity to himself. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
