Vanishing Point 

Quarrelsome couple Fred and Ruth Graham rent an old house but, following an argument, Ruth disappears. Fred is tried for her murder but released for lack of evidence. However, he discovers ... See full summary »

Director:

John Newland

Writers:

J.G. Ezra (teleplay), Merwin Gerard (creator)

Stars:

Edward Binns, Fredd Wayne, June Vincent

Cast

Episode cast overview:
Edward Binns	...	Fred Graham
Fredd Wayne	...	Lieutenant Barnes
June Vincent	...	Ruth Graham
Byron Foulger	...	Judge
William Allyn	...	Defense Attorney
Arthur Hanson	...	Prosecutor
Amzie Strickland	...	Agatha Dunlap
C. Lindsay Workman	...	(voice) (as Lindsay Workman)
John Newland	...	Himself - Host

Storyline

Quarrelsome couple Fred and Ruth Graham rent an old house but, following an argument, Ruth disappears. Fred is tried for her murder but released for lack of evidence. However, he discovers that several previous occupants of the house have also mysteriously vanished without trace.

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Genres:

Drama | Fantasy | Mystery | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 February 1960 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Joseph M. Schenck Enterprises

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

User Reviews

Where Can They Be?

Underrated episode is a small gem, as Edward Binns and June Vincent play Fred and Ruth Graham, an unhappily married couple who have one final argument at their old house in Connecticut. Mysteriously, Ruth talks about vanishing into the house, becoming zero, and incredibly that is what appears to happen, as she disappears inside and is never seen or heard from again! A suspicious police Lt.(played by Fred Wayne) relentlessly hounds Fred, convinced he murdered her, but an official inquiry rules him innocent for lack of evidence. Fred steadfastly maintains his innocence, until he too disappears inside the home, which has a history of happening to previous owners, all of whom were unhappy with life. Interesting approach to have host John Newland interact with the Lt. who relays the strange story to him, as the house's possessions are being carried out to be sold, as it will be torn down to make room for a highway. Atmospheric and eerie episode will stay with you long after-wards. A highlight of the series.