Marisa Pavan, twin sister of movie star Pier Angeli, had previously appeared as Anna Magnani's daughter (receiving an Oscar nomination) in THE ROSE TATTOO. She is equally as convincing here, playing a young housewife who is left alone --until escaped killer John Cassavettes enters the picture.
Exceptionally written, and one classic early Hitchcock tv episode. Unless you have seen this before, you could never ever guess the ending.
More over, both leads are terrific young actors and shine in their roles. Cassavettes plays a desperate character, seeking refuge at Pavan's countryside house while her husband is away. Basicially a two character show on steroids. Popular character actress Vivi Janiss is good as the atypical nosey and easily insulted neighbor.
One strange thing, if you notice. The camera focuses a lot on the pie Marisa is baking. That's the one scene I always wondered about, and it seemed like Hitch to have Marisa toss the RED HOT pie in pretty boy's face! That may have been the original intention, but perhaps too gruesome. Rest assured, he gets his due.
Pavan would next appear in THE MAN IN THE GRAY FLANNEL SUIT. This role may have lead to Cassavettes landing parts in EDGE OF THE CITY and CRIME IN THE STREETS.
Best of SEASON 1. Universal remastered dvd box set. 4 dvd set. 2008.
Exceptionally written, and one classic early Hitchcock tv episode. Unless you have seen this before, you could never ever guess the ending.
More over, both leads are terrific young actors and shine in their roles. Cassavettes plays a desperate character, seeking refuge at Pavan's countryside house while her husband is away. Basicially a two character show on steroids. Popular character actress Vivi Janiss is good as the atypical nosey and easily insulted neighbor.
One strange thing, if you notice. The camera focuses a lot on the pie Marisa is baking. That's the one scene I always wondered about, and it seemed like Hitch to have Marisa toss the RED HOT pie in pretty boy's face! That may have been the original intention, but perhaps too gruesome. Rest assured, he gets his due.
Pavan would next appear in THE MAN IN THE GRAY FLANNEL SUIT. This role may have lead to Cassavettes landing parts in EDGE OF THE CITY and CRIME IN THE STREETS.
Best of SEASON 1. Universal remastered dvd box set. 4 dvd set. 2008.