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The Gentleman from America

The Gentleman from America

1956TV Episode⏱️ 30mTV-14
CrimeDramaMysteryThriller
6.6
IMDB Rating
947 votes

Rich American Howard Latimer visits London, and bets 1,000 pounds that he can spend the night in a room that is said to be haunted.

Director
Robert Stevens
Writers
Francis M. Cockrell, Michael Arlen
Stars
Alfred Hitchcock, Biff McGuire, Ralph Clanton
Release Date
April 29, 1956
Language
English
Country
United States
💬 14
Reviews
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🎭 Top Cast

Alfred Hitchcock
Alfred Hitchcock
as Self - Host
Biff McGuire
Biff McGuire
as Howard Latimer
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Ralph Clanton
as Sir Stephen Hurstwood
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John Irving
as Derek
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Eric Snowden
as Hanson
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Geoffrey Steele
as Man
John Alderson
John Alderson
as Attendant
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John Dodsworth
as Calender
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Sonia Torgeson
as Geraldine
Jan Chaney
Jan Chaney
as Julia

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Color
Black and White
Filming Location
Republic Studios - 4024 Radford Avenue, North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Production
Shamley Productions

🏷️ Keywords

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🎯 Categories

CrimeDramaMysteryThriller

⭐ Featured Review

Hitchcock ghost story
by searchanddestroy-12025-07-15

"This is an interesting idea to put a ghost story in this anthology show that was supposed to be dedicated to crime stories. But that's precisely the reason why this ghost story is proposed in AH PRESENTS. An intelligent plot, very clever and which will save you some good surprises. Because it takes place in England, the settings were perfect for a haunted mansion scheme. Another example of an episode which could have been a terrific movie for the big screen. I put this episode in the top batch of the series. A mix-up of crime, suspense with some horror elements. Clever. I don't think..."

💡 Did You Know?

At the end of the episode, there is a promo for Alfred Hitchcock's newest film The Trouble with Harry (1955).

📖 Synopsis

Rich American Howard Latimer visits London, and bets 1,000 pounds that he can spend the night in a room that is said to be haunted.