The farmer's wife cast: Jameson Thomas, Lilian Hall-Davis, Gordon Harker, Gibb McLaughlin. The sorcerer's apprentice cast: Diana Dors, Brandon de Wilde, David J. Stewart, Larry Kert. The farmer's wife originally released as a motion picture in 1938 ; The sorcerer's apprentice originally broadcast as a television motion picture in 1961. Set contains 8 motion pictures directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
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The sorcerer's apprentice / Alfred Hitchcock presents: The sorcerer's apprentice ; produced by Joan Harrison ; teleplay by Robert Bloch ; directed by Josef Leytes (1961 ; 26 min.). The sorcerer's apprentice / Alfred Hitchcock presents: The sorcerer's apprentice ; produced by Joan Harrison ; teleplay by Robert Bloch ; directed by Josef Leytes (1961 ; 26 min.).
Summary:
The farmer's wife: Samuel is a widower whose daughter is now married. He unsuccessfuly searches for a companion. All the while, his sweet housekeeper, Minta, secretly pines for Samuel's affection. It will take elaborate intervention before Samuel comes to his senses. The sorcerer's apprentice: When circus magician Victor Sadini and his wife, Irene, take in Hugo, a runaway, things take a disastrous turn. In an attempt to kill off her husband, Irene tells Hugo that if he kills Victor and takes his wand, he will inherit Victor's magical powers. When the conspiracy unfolds, it's Irene who pays the ultimate price.
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