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Alfred Hitchcock Presents
S5.E12
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Specialty of the House

  • Episode aired Dec 13, 1959
  • TV-14
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
892
YOUR RATING
Kenneth Haigh and Robert Morley in Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955)
Dark ComedyCrimeDramaMysteryThriller

Mr. Laffler invites Mr. Costain to join him for dinner at a private club that he describes as a very special experience. To his disappointment, Laffler is informed that the house specialty, ... Read allMr. Laffler invites Mr. Costain to join him for dinner at a private club that he describes as a very special experience. To his disappointment, Laffler is informed that the house specialty, a lamb dish, is not being served. They continue to visit the club and one evening, the fam... Read allMr. Laffler invites Mr. Costain to join him for dinner at a private club that he describes as a very special experience. To his disappointment, Laffler is informed that the house specialty, a lamb dish, is not being served. They continue to visit the club and one evening, the famous dish is served. It also happens that a long-time member has resigned. What, if anythin... Read all

  • Director
    • Robert Stevens
  • Writers
    • Victor Wolfson
    • Bernard C. Schoenfeld
    • Stanley Ellin
  • Stars
    • Alfred Hitchcock
    • Robert Morley
    • Kenneth Haigh
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.1/10
    892
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Robert Stevens
    • Writers
      • Victor Wolfson
      • Bernard C. Schoenfeld
      • Stanley Ellin
    • Stars
      • Alfred Hitchcock
      • Robert Morley
      • Kenneth Haigh
    • 13User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Top Cast18

    Alfred Hitchcock
    Alfred Hitchcock
    • Self - Host
    Robert Morley
    Robert Morley
    • Mr. Laffler
    Kenneth Haigh
    Kenneth Haigh
    • Mr. Costain
    George Keymas
    George Keymas
    • Paul
    Bettye Ackerman
    Bettye Ackerman
    • Mrs. Inkel
    Charles Wagenheim
    Charles Wagenheim
    • Henlein
    Tetsu Komai
    • Lum Fong Ho
    Lee Turnbull
    • The Chef
    Madame Spivy
    Madame Spivy
    • Spirro
    • (as Spivy)
    Jack Chefe
    • Waiter
    • (uncredited)
    Cyril Delevanti
    Cyril Delevanti
    • Club Member
    • (uncredited)
    Robert Haines
    • Club Member
    • (uncredited)
    Joe Hinds
    • Club Member
    • (uncredited)
    Kenner G. Kemp
    Kenner G. Kemp
    • Club Member
    • (uncredited)
    Carl M. Leviness
    Carl M. Leviness
    • Club Member
    • (uncredited)
    William Meader
    • Club Member
    • (uncredited)
    Spec O'Donnell
    Spec O'Donnell
    • Club Member
    • (uncredited)
    Arthur Tovey
    • Club Member
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Robert Stevens
    • Writers
      • Victor Wolfson
      • Bernard C. Schoenfeld
      • Stanley Ellin
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews13

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Alfred Hitchcock said he had to overcome fierce resistance from obstinate TV executives in order to present this story.
    • Goofs
      When Laffler first tells Costain about the "specialty of the house," he twice pronounces it as "Lamb ArmiSTAN." In subsequent scenes, Laffler and the other characters all pronounce it as "ArmiSTRAN."
    • Quotes
      • [afterword]
      • Self - Host: I trust you understand that our having Mrs. Spirro on our program does not necessarily constitute an endorsement of her or her restaurant.
      • [Hitchcock is sitting at a picnic table]
      • Self - Host: You know, um, I'm wondering if picnics may not be as bad as I imagined. I haven't even seen any ants.
      • [a giant ant suddenly appears]
      • Self - Host: Until next time, when I shall return with another story!
      • [uses bug spray to kill the giant ant]
      • Self - Host: Good night.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Tomorrow Coast to Coast: Episode #1.25 (1973)
    • Soundtracks
      Funeral March of a Marionette
      Written by Charles Gounod

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    Details

    • Release date
      • December 13, 1959 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Revue Studios, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Alfred J. Hitchcock Productions
      • Shamley Productions
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 30m
    • Color
      • Black and White
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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