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S3·E10 Memo from Purgatory

Episode
Season 3, Episode 10
Air Date
December 21, 1964
Runtime
51 minutes
Director
Joseph Pevney
Writer
Harlan Ellison
Score
7/10 (2 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired December 21, 1964 51 min ★ 7.0/10 · 2 TMDB votes
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Synopsis

Jay Shaw is a young writer interested in writing a book on juvenile delinquency. He changes his identity and infiltrates a particularly violent gang named "The Barons". He manages to get the trust of Tiger the leader of the gang but trouble arises, when Filene, Tiger's girl friend, falls in love with him. Filene's love, however, is not the only source of tension. Other gang members grow jealous of Jay's growing power within the gang. When gang members break into his room and find his notes, they tell Tiger that Jay's an undercover cop. Jay is sentenced to death by Tiger and the gang. He manages to get away, but in the process Filene is killed. The murder is witnessed and Tiger and the rest of the gang are hauled off to jail.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 3 Episode 10 of The Alfred Hitchcock Hour air?

Season 3, Episode 10 ('Memo from Purgatory') originally aired on December 21, 1964.

How long is Season 3 Episode 10 ('Memo from Purgatory')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 51 minutes.

What happens in The Alfred Hitchcock Hour Season 3 Episode 10?

Jay Shaw is a young writer interested in writing a book on juvenile delinquency. He changes his identity and infiltrates a particularly violent gang named "The Barons". He manages to get the trust of Tiger the leader of the gang but trouble arises, when Filene, Tiger's girl friend, falls in love wit...

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