Episode

Alfred Hitchcock Presents: The Diplomatic Corpse

Name: Alfred Hitchcock Presents: The Diplomatic Corpse
Released: 1957-12-08
Duration: 27 min
Cast: Alfred Hitchcock, Harry Tyler, John Williams, Raymond Bailey, Patricia Hitchcock

Alfred Hitchcock PresentsSeason 31957-12-08

Overview

Touring Mexico, Janet's rich aunt dies, and the car holding her corpse is stolen. Without a body, Janet can't claim the inheritance.

Details

Series: Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Season: Season 3
Episode: Episode 10
Air date: 1957-12-08
Runtime: 27 min

Episode context

The Diplomatic Corpse is Episode 10 in Season 3 of Alfred Hitchcock Presents. It aired on 1957-12-08. The runtime is 27 min.

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