Alfred Hitchcock Presents(1955)116 Subtг­tulos D... May 2026

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The story follows (played by John Cassavetes), a dangerous convict who escapes from a state penitentiary and seeks refuge in a remote farmhouse. He finds a young housewife, Mary Schaffner (played by Marisa Pavan), home alone while her husband is away. Cobbett intimidates her with a knife, forcing her to cook for him and help him evade the massive police manhunt.

“Cassevetes gives a very strong, modern performance as an escaped convict who invades a young woman's home. He's menacing, and there are about as many allusive sexual threats as they could show in those days.” IMDb

As he hides, Cobbett listens to radio updates on the search and becomes increasingly arrogant, believing he has outsmarted the authorities. He even scripts Mary's answers during a phone call with her mother to ensure no suspicion is raised.

In reality, Mary was a skilled lip-reader who could only understand people when facing them. Her mother, hearing her daughter respond to a voice she couldn't actually hear, knew she was being coerced and alerted the police. Where to Watch

In classic Hitchcock fashion, the episode concludes with a surprising revelation about why Cobbett was caught:

“One of my favorite episodes of Season 1... The ending makes me want to re-watch to see why I didn't see it coming.” IMDb

The episode you are likely referring to is which is Season 1, Episode 16 of the original Alfred Hitchcock Presents series. It originally aired on January 15, 1956. Plot Summary