So much of his early TV performances were not preserved, so this rare episode is a real treasure for Frank Overton fans. Remembered mainly for a few of his later roles as authoritative figures - lawyer, police and military, this episode is a great example that as a character actor he was fully capable of playing good guys, bad guys and all kinds in between. First we see him as cold blooded killer, then as a presumed down on his luck guy willing to work for room and board
He has a smile that is downright scary.. The family lives in an isolated area, so the boys snooping on the stranger is quite believable. The tension builds well as the audience senses disaster before the characters do. The tree has the final word.
Review of The Justice Tree
