I Spy

This episode of "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" is very atypical in many ways. This isn't a complaint....more an observation as to the show and its unusual style. First, parts of it were actually filmed in Brighton, England...whereas most episodes were just made at the studio (Republic or Universal, depending on when the show was made). Second, there's no murder, mayhem or anything that seems Hitchcocky...but the change of pace was pleasant.

Mrs. Morgan (Kay Walsh) is most unusual. While she's married to a man who is very well off, she leaves him and obtains a job in a small hotel in Brighton. Why? Well, you soon realize that her husband is about as lovable as a boil and she just tired of this loveless and emotionally abusive marriage. As for the husband, this is a huge blow to his ego and he pays some private investigators to follow his wife to find material he can use to obtain a divorce. Much of the show consists of an operative posing as a waiter observing her....and becoming quite attracted to this nice lady as well. See the show to see how it all plays out at the end.

This is less a scary episode or one with a twist...more a nice slice of life. It's very pleasant and well made....with some very nice acting by Walsh. Well worth seeing.

Oh, and if you watch, look for the amazing Arabian Nights-like palace in Brighton. Brighton Pavilion was built as a retreat for George IV....and despite the look, it 100% British.

Other than the two supposed adversaries falling in love, there's little suspense. It gives us some British actors doing their thing. A private detective finds there is more than he expected when he takes the case of following a blowhard estranged wife. The results are easily anticipated.

Whimsical plot has Kay Walsh as a middle-aged woman who leaves her nasty husband and takes a job at a seaside resort. The husband hires an agency to spy on her, and the detective sent to investigate takes a job at the same hotel to stay close to her. Gradually, the two fall for each other. But the woman doubts she can ever get a divorce from her cruel and unloving husband. That is, until the detective files his report. Mild comedy at best, distinguished by the two leads. Not your usual Hitchcock type episode. No bodies, no suspense. But no harm done, either. Some of you will recognize Walsh from various movies and other TV shows.