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S1·E9 The Black Curtain

Episode
Season 1, Episode 9
Air Date
November 11, 1962
Runtime
50 minutes
Director
Sydney Pollack
Writers
Cornell Woolrich, Joel Murcott
Score
7/10 (3 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired November 11, 1962 50 min ★ 7.0/10 · 3 TMDB votes
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Synopsis

Phil Townsend suffers amnesia after he is mugged outside his drug store. All he remembers is that he is about to get married. A taxi driver takes him to his fiancée's house, but he discovers that she is already married and has been married for three years. Later, Townsend discovers that he has been living under the name David Webber for three years. He discovers that Webber was once the bodyguard of a rich criminal attorney and is suspected of murdering the attorney's wife. Townsend eventually manages to clear his name. Later, he checks into a hospital for treatment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 1 Episode 9 of The Alfred Hitchcock Hour air?

Season 1, Episode 9 ('The Black Curtain') originally aired on November 11, 1962.

How long is Season 1 Episode 9 ('The Black Curtain')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 50 minutes.

What happens in The Alfred Hitchcock Hour Season 1 Episode 9?

Phil Townsend suffers amnesia after he is mugged outside his drug store. All he remembers is that he is about to get married. A taxi driver takes him to his fiancée's house, but he discovers that she is already married and has been married for three years. Later, Townsend discovers that he has been ...

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