Alfred Hitchcock Presents - The Case of Mr. Pelham
"The Case of Mr. Pelham" (directed by Alfred Hitchcock) was originally broadcast on 04/Dec/1955 as part of the first season of Alfred Hitchcock Presents. This episode was nominated for an Emmy.
Synopsis
Someone is impersonating Albert Pelham. He thinks that his life is being taken over by the double's life. Pelham decides to take action against the double. He changes his bank signature. Unfortunately, the double manages to duplicate it. Finally, at his apartment Pelham confronts his double. The imposter, however, insists HE is the real Pelham. Pelham becomes almost convinced and goes insane. (TV.com)
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DVD Releases
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Cast and Crew
Directed by:
Produced by:
- Joan Harrison - associate producer
Written by:
- Francis M. Cockrell - teleplay (as Francis Cockrell)
- Anthony Armstrong - story
Starring:
- Tom Ewell — cast: Albert Pelham
- Alfred Hitchcock — cast: Himself - Host
- Raymond Bailey — cast: Dr. Harley
- Justice Watson — cast: Henry Peterson
- Kirby Smith — cast: Tom Mason
- Kay Stewart — cast: Miss Clement
- John Compton — cast: Vincent
- Jan Arvan — cast: Harry
- Norman Willis — cast: Bartender
- Tim Graham — cast: Lawyer
- Richard Collier — cast: Bartender
- Diane Brewster — cast: Secretary
Cinematography by:
- John L. Russell - director of photography (as John L. Russell Jr.)
Edited by:
