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S1·E13 Bonfire

Core Aired December 13, 1962 51 min ★ 7.0/10 · 4 TMDB votes
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Synopsis

Robert Evans is a revivalist preacher who is desperate for money to build his own church. He romances a rich woman named Naomi Freshwater and kills her. Some time later, Robert meets Naomi's neice Laura. He tries to romance her as well, but she is not interested. When Laura discovers that Robert killed her aunt, the preacher kills her and stuffs her body in a trunk. He drags the trunk to a pit and sets it on fire. Later, as Robert is delivering a sermon, it begins to rain. The rain puts out the fire and the contents of the burned trunk are revealed. Robert is promptly arrested and charged with murder.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 1 Episode 13 of The Alfred Hitchcock Hour air?

Season 1, Episode 13 ('Bonfire') originally aired on December 13, 1962.

How long is Season 1 Episode 13 ('Bonfire')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 51 minutes.

What happens in The Alfred Hitchcock Hour Season 1 Episode 13?

Robert Evans is a revivalist preacher who is desperate for money to build his own church. He romances a rich woman named Naomi Freshwater and kills her. Some time later, Robert meets Naomi's neice Laura. He tries to romance her as well, but she is not interested. When Laura discovers that Robert kil...

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