Silent Witness (TV episode)

"Silent Witness (TV episode)"
Alfred Hitchcock Presents episode
Episode no.Season 3
Episode 5
Directed byPaul Henreid
Written byRobert C. Dennis
Story byJeanne Barry
Presented byAlfred Hitchcock
Original air dateNovember 3, 1957 (1957-11-03)
Running time30 mins
Guest appearances
  • Don Taylor as Professor Mason
  • Dolores Hart as Claudia Powell
  • Pat Hitchcock as Nancy Powell

"Silent Witness" is an episode of the TV series Alfred Hitchcock Presents. It marked the television debut of Dolores Hart.[1][2]

Premise

A married teacher murders a student with whom he has been having an affair. The crime is witnessed by a 14 month year old baby.

Reception

According to Filmink "Hart wouldn’t often get the chance to play a character with both agency and sexual desire, and she’s very effective; it makes one wish she’d depicted a few more temptresses in her career, as she gives the part sympathy and dimension."[3]

References

  1. ^ Hart, Dolores (2013). The ear of the heart : an actress' journey from Hollywood to holy vows. Ignatius Press. p. 67.
  2. ^ "Only baby can name killer". The Roanoke Times. 2 November 1957. p. 18.
  3. ^ Vagg, Stephen (13 February 2026). "Not Quite Movie Stars: Dolores Hart". Filmink. Retrieved 13 February 2026.