Episode
Alfred Hitchcock Presents: Burglar Proof
Overview
As part of a publicity gimmich, ex-criminal Sammy Morrissey agrees to attempt opening a "burglar proof" safe. If he can unlock the safe at a press conference, he can keep the $50,000 contained within. But will Morrissey prove the hand is quicker than the eye?
Details
- Series
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents
- Season
- Season 7
- Episode
- Episode 21
- Air date
- 1962-02-27
- Runtime
- 26 min
Episode context
Burglar Proof is Episode 21 in Season 7 of Alfred Hitchcock Presents. It aired on 1962-02-27. The runtime is 26 min.
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