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Studio One · S10E45

The Lady Died at Midnight

Summary

A convicted murderer vows that he will break out of prison and revenge himself on the people responsible for his capture. When he does escape, the police post a cordon around the home of his former girlfriend, who has married. But, despite their precautions, the girl is killed. A reporter learns that the dead girl's husband and the police chief have also been threatened.

Guest stars

  • Earl Holliman as Wayne Pilgrim
  • Eddie Firestone as Hanson
  • Lawrence Dobkin as Porter
  • Gary Merrill as Paul Gormay
  • Paul Douglas as Captain McCaffrey