Wally the Beard

March 1, 1965
60 min
3.5/5
Season 3 - Episode 19: Wally the Beard

Season 3 - Episode 19: Wally the Beard

Wally the Beard - Episode 19

Overview

Walter Mills is shocked when his fiancee dumps him. When she tells him he is too dull, Walter decides to change his image. He buys a wig and a beard and pretends to be Philip Marshall. As Philip he meets Noreen Kimberly. He promises to teach her how to sail. Noreen's boyfriend Curly, however, becomes angry and does some digging. He finds out that Philip is really Walter and he threatens to tell Noreen unless Walter hides some stolen jewels for him. Walter accepts and hides the jewels in sack inside his boat. Feeling guilty, Walter tells Noreen everything. She tells him that she really is in love with him. Noreen tells Walter to get rid of the jewels. As he heads to the boat the police arrive. They open the sack and find the remains of Noreen's husband. The police inform Walter that they were tipped off by Noreen and Curly. Walter realizes that it was all a set up as he is being taken away by the police.

Episode Information

TV Show

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

Season

Season 3

Episode Number

19

Air Date

March 1, 1965

Runtime

60 minutes

Rating

3.5/5

Guest Stars

Larry Blyden

Larry Blyden

Walter Mills / Philip Marshall

B

Berkeley Harris

Curly

Dave Willock

Dave Willock

The Wig Salesman

Elizabeth Harrower

Elizabeth Harrower

Mrs. Jones

George Mitchell

George Mitchell

Keefer

Katherine Squire

Katherine Squire

Mrs. Adams

Crew

A

Arthur A. Ross

Writer

S

Stanley Abbott

Writer

J

James H. Brown

Director