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The Witching Hour (Season 3, Episode 8)
TV Episode | Drama

Jack Brookfield, a gambler with clairvoyant and hypnotic powers, is able to win at cards through his unique gift. But when he inadvertently hypnotizes young Clay Thorne, the youth kills an enemy of Brookfield's while under the trance. No ...See moreJack Brookfield, a gambler with clairvoyant and hypnotic powers, is able to win at cards through his unique gift. But when he inadvertently hypnotizes young Clay Thorne, the youth kills an enemy of Brookfield's while under the trance. No one believes Brookfield's protestations that Thorne is innocent of any murderous intent, so Brookfield teams up with retired lawyer Martin Prentice in hopes of saving the young man from the gallows. Written by Jim Beaver See less
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Director
Writers
Martyn Coleman (play) | Leslie Duncan (teleplay)
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Status
Edit Released
Updated Nov 2, 1958

Release date
Nov 2, 1958 (United Kingdom)
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4 wins

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4 cast members
Name Known for
Frances Day
Helen Manning Helen Manning   See fewer
Thora Hird
Miss Ogilvie Miss Ogilvie   See fewer
Brian Oulton
The Butler The Butler   See fewer
Dennis Price
A.B. Murdoch A.B. Murdoch   See fewer
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