True, it's slow and reviewers have not been too kind about the story, however.... this cast is something to behold. This was an actors reunion if there ever was one.
David Friedkin directed, who also was working on I SPY at the time, and to his credit handled many tv westerns. We have a typical Hitchcock story at play here, all about a Jack the ripper type loose on the foggy streets, and a man who is about to be married looking for his missing bride to be --who vanished into this air. Yes, it doesn't quite jive as to why the man's wife would take a stroll one night with a killer loose... but sit back and watch this cast at work. It is amazing.
I haven't seen this episode in decades, but remember it for a solid cast, in the tradition of pointing out the famous faces. Topping the list is veteran Kent Smith as Mr. Benner, remembered for many classic films of the 40s, such as NORA PRENTISS. Noted stage actress Edith Atwater plays Mrs. Benner, who was married in real life to Smith.
European actor Ron Randell plays Tommy and veteran tv actress Virginia Gregg plays Mrs. Seflin.
Doris Lloyd, who appeared so many classic silent and sound films, plays mother.
As for the younger co-stars; Academy Award nominee Sally Kellerman (MASH) plays Sally and there's two future tv stars, David Carradine and Ted Bessel. Kellerman would actually gain fame not too long after this episode, appearing in THE BOSTON STRANGLER. There are a few additional familiar faces that have graced both movie and tv screens also.
It's up to the viewer, but I give it 8 stars for a note worthy cast who make it very interesting, and the moody music is quite effective, as usual. A Hitchcock fan no matter what.
FROM SEASON 3 EPISODE 22.