Alfred Hitchcock Presents - John Brown's Body
Introduction
"John Brown's Body" was originally broadcast on 30/Dec/1956 as part of the second season of Alfred Hitchcock Presents.
Synopsis
John Brown is committed to an institution by his wife Vera and his business partner Harold. Both believe that John's furniture designs are destroying his business. Their plot works, but after John is committed the business begins to lose money. The two decide to get John back. John, however, likes the institution he is staying in and manages to convince the doctors he is insane. (TV.com)
DVD Releases
The following official DVD releases contain this episode:
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Alfred Hitchcock Presents: Season Two - Universal (UK, 2007) Amazon (UK) PAL 1.33:1 |
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Alfred Hitchcock Presents: Season Two - Universal (USA, 2006) Amazon (USA) NTSC 1.33:1 |
Cast and Crew
Directed by:
Produced by:
- Joan Harrison - associate producer
Written by:
- Robert C. Dennis - teleplay
- Thomas Burke - story
Starring:
- Alfred Hitchcock — cast: Himself - Host
- Leora Dana — cast: Vera Brown
- Russell Collins — cast: John Brown
- Hugh Marlowe — cast: Harold Skinner
- Edmon Ryan — cast: Dr. Croatman - Psychiatrist
- Walter Kingsford — cast: Dr. Sam Helck
- Jean Hayworth — cast: Ellen the Maid (as Jean Owens)
- Marcel Rousseau — cast: Waiter
- Madelon Baker — cast: Doctor's Receptionist
- Norman Leavitt — cast: Accountant
Cinematography by:
- Reggie Lanning - director of photography
Edited by:
