8/10
Two worthy stories
9 October 2018
Warning: Spoilers
"The Miracle at Camafeo" - Con artist Joe Melcor (smoothly played by Ray Danton) fakes paralysis so he can collect half a million dollars. Melcor decides to go to a legendary shrine in Mexico in order to be "healed," but things don't go exactly as planned. Director Ralph Senefsky presents a flavorsome south of the border atmosphere and relates the absorbing story at a steady pace. This segment further benefits from sharp acting by Harry Guardino as a shrewd insurance investigator and Julia Adams as Melcor's loyal, but guilt-ridden wife. Melcor receives a highly fitting and ironic harsh comeuppance at the end.

"The Ghost of Sorworth Place" - American tourist Ralph Burke (a sound and likeable performance by Richard Kiley) falls for Scottish widow Ann Loring (a bewitching portrayal by the lovely Jill Ireland) who claims her house is haunted by the ghost of her late husband. Nifty ghost story boasts an intriguing enigmatic mood, a rousing climax, and a cool twist at the very end.
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