The World's Oldest Motive

Season 3 - Episode 25: The World's Oldest Motive
Overview
Alex Marrow wishes to get rid of his wife Angela so that he can marry a beautiful young model Fiona McNiece. Alex, however, does not want a divorce because he does not want his wife to get her hands on his valuable stamp collection. He hires a hitman named Richard Schustak to kill his wife. Richard sets up Angela to die in an accident in her home. Alex, however, has second thoughts. He tells Richard to call the whole thing off. Richard will only do so for more money. Alex hands over the cash and Richard skips town with Fiona who is actually his girlfriend. It was all a con and Alex was the patsy.
Episode Information
TV Show
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Season
Season 3
Episode Number
25
Air Date
April 12, 1965
Runtime
60 minutes
Rating
3.5/5
Guest Stars

Henry Jones
Alex Morrow

Linda Lawson
Fiona McNiece

Robert Loggia
Richard Schausak

Kathleen Freeman
Angela Morrow

Joseph Mell
Jamieson
Kai Hernandez
The Hatcheck Girl
Crew

Harry Morgan
Director
Lewis Davidson
Writer
Larry M. Harris
Writer