Wally the Beard

Season 3 - Episode 19: Wally the Beard
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
Walter Mills / Philip Marshall
Berkeley Harris
Curly

Dave Willock
The Wig Salesman

Elizabeth Harrower
Mrs. Jones

George Mitchell
Keefer

Katherine Squire
Mrs. Adams
Crew
Arthur A. Ross
Writer
Stanley Abbott
Writer
James H. Brown
Director