The Monkey's Paw - A Retelling

April 19, 1965
60 min
3.5/5
Season 3 - Episode 26: The Monkey's Paw - A Retelling

Season 3 - Episode 26: The Monkey's Paw - A Retelling

The Monkey's Paw - A Retelling - Episode 26

Overview

Paul and Anne White visit the Bahamas when their son Howard is scheduled to race in the local Grand Prix. Before the race a Gypsy woman gives Paul a moneky's paw whcih according to legend can grant its bearer three wishes. Paul is desperate for money and makes a wish for money. Unfortunately, he gets the money in the form of a insurance settlement when his son is killed in a fiery crash during the race. Anne is struck with grief and forces Paul to wish his son back to life. Paul does so, but soon regrets it when he realizes what condition his son will be in. He uses the third wish to send his son back to his grave.

Episode Information

TV Show

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

Season

Season 3

Episode Number

26

Air Date

April 19, 1965

Runtime

60 minutes

Rating

3.5/5

Guest Stars

Leif Erickson

Leif Erickson

Paul White

Jane Wyatt

Jane Wyatt

Anne White

Lee Majors

Lee Majors

Howard White

Collin Wilcox Paxton

Collin Wilcox Paxton

Selina

M

Marusia Toumanoff

Natasha Gurlieff

M

Michelle Marley

Joan Fanu

Crew

R

Robert Stevens

Director

M

Morton S. Fine

Writer

A

Anthony Terpiloff

Writer

D

David Friedkin

Writer

W

W.W. Jacobs

Writer