Behind the Locked Door

Season 2 - Episode 22: Behind the Locked Door
Overview
Newlyweds Dave and Bonnie Snowden visit the abandoned home of Bonnie's late father. In the home, Dave finds a locked door and comes to believe that there is something valuable inside. Later, Dave and Bonnie tell Bonnie's elderly mother Mrs. Daniels that they are married. Bonnie's mother is convinced that Dave is after her daughter inheritance. She tries to bribe Dave to annull the marriage. Dave refuses, but he is desperate for money. In an effort to convince Bonnie's mother of his good intentions. He convinces Bonnie to fake a suicide attempt by overdosing on sleeping pills. Dave hopes that Mrs. Daniels will see him caring for her and change her mind about him. Unfortunately, Bonnie is allergic to sleeping pills and accidently dies. After the funeral, Mrs. Daniels tells Dave that she has had a change of heart. She gives him the abandoned house. Dave heads to the home and again wonders what is behind the locked door. As he talks to himself,
Episode Information
TV Show
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Season
Season 2
Episode Number
22
Air Date
March 27, 1964
Runtime
60 minutes
Rating
3.5/5
Guest Stars

Gloria Swanson
Mrs. Daniels

James MacArthur
Dave Snowden

Whit Bissell
Adam Driscoll

Lynn Loring
Bonnie Daniels
Crew
Henry Slesar
Writer
Joel Murcott
Writer

Robert Douglas
Director