After arguing with her boyfriend, Karen wakes up in a jail cell with no recollection of what transpired and is told some horrifying news.After arguing with her boyfriend, Karen wakes up in a jail cell with no recollection of what transpired and is told some horrifying news.After arguing with her boyfriend, Karen wakes up in a jail cell with no recollection of what transpired and is told some horrifying news.
Louise Allbritton
- Renee Marlow
- (as Louise Albritton)
Don Ames
- Party Guest
- (uncredited)
Jack Deery
- Bar Patron
- (uncredited)
Franklyn Farnum
- Party Guest
- (uncredited)
Kenneth Gibson
- Party Guest
- (uncredited)
Herschel Graham
- Party Guest
- (uncredited)
George Washburn
- Bar Patron
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaOne of the few times in which the serious subject matter (in this case, alcoholism) prompted host Alfred Hitchcock to deliver a straightforward closing epilogue, rather than one of his usual humorous quips.
- Quotes
[last lines]
Himself - Host: Ladies and gentlemen, may I just for this once depart from our customary epilogue. Tonight we have brought you a drama based on one of Adela Rogers St. John's most powerful stories with the hope that somewhere, somehow, it will help someone.
- ConnectionsReferences Casablanca (1942)
- SoundtracksFuneral March of a Marionette
Written by Charles Gounod
Featured review
Harrowing
What immediately got me sold about "Never Again" was the subject matter. A unique and more serious subject for 'Alfred Hitchcock Presents', that was very different for the series up to this point of its run and continued to be. It is also a subject that is as hard hitting as one can get and for the time was quite ground-breaking and daring. Was a little worried on first watch that it would be flashback heavy, a story device that has always been done variably in film and television.
One that thankfully is done very well in "Never Again". An episode that is as harrowing as its subject suggests and really does stand out amongst the usually more suspenseful and ironic episodes of Season 1. While not one of my favourites of 'Alfred Hitchcock Presents', "Never Again" is very well crafted, interesting and emotionally impactful entry that handles the subject very well. Also think it one of director Robert Stevens' better episodes of Season 1.
"Never Again" is not quite perfect. Not everything resolves enough, which makes one wondering what the point of a few plot points are (the party rejection) and also the logic.
Although Hitchcock's bookending is always entertaining and unmistakably Hitchcock in humour, with such a serious subject it did feel on the slightly out of place side tonally.
However, a lot is great. The production values are solid and atmospheric, the simple location not being claustrophobic or cheap and made more interesting by the photography. "Funeral March of a Marionette" continues to be a memorable main theme for the series. Stevens' direction is beautifully done, even in scenes that could easily have been dull padding.
The harrowing and ahead of the time subject matter is handled with intensity, sincerity and tact, it did break my heart and disturb me in a way not seen a lot to this extent in most of Season 1. The flashbacks don't bog down the momentum, like flashbacks use can do, and are not overused and a good way of going into detail how the situation came about. The script is thoughtful and doesn't have too much fat.
Pretty much almost everything is done extremely well, but other than the atmosphere and emotional impact the best thing about "Never Again" is the poignant performance from Phyllis Thaxter as you have never seen her before.
In summary, very good. 8/10.
One that thankfully is done very well in "Never Again". An episode that is as harrowing as its subject suggests and really does stand out amongst the usually more suspenseful and ironic episodes of Season 1. While not one of my favourites of 'Alfred Hitchcock Presents', "Never Again" is very well crafted, interesting and emotionally impactful entry that handles the subject very well. Also think it one of director Robert Stevens' better episodes of Season 1.
"Never Again" is not quite perfect. Not everything resolves enough, which makes one wondering what the point of a few plot points are (the party rejection) and also the logic.
Although Hitchcock's bookending is always entertaining and unmistakably Hitchcock in humour, with such a serious subject it did feel on the slightly out of place side tonally.
However, a lot is great. The production values are solid and atmospheric, the simple location not being claustrophobic or cheap and made more interesting by the photography. "Funeral March of a Marionette" continues to be a memorable main theme for the series. Stevens' direction is beautifully done, even in scenes that could easily have been dull padding.
The harrowing and ahead of the time subject matter is handled with intensity, sincerity and tact, it did break my heart and disturb me in a way not seen a lot to this extent in most of Season 1. The flashbacks don't bog down the momentum, like flashbacks use can do, and are not overused and a good way of going into detail how the situation came about. The script is thoughtful and doesn't have too much fat.
Pretty much almost everything is done extremely well, but other than the atmosphere and emotional impact the best thing about "Never Again" is the poignant performance from Phyllis Thaxter as you have never seen her before.
In summary, very good. 8/10.
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- TheLittleSongbird
- Mar 23, 2022
Details
- Runtime30 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1
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