Alfred Hitchcock Presents (TV Series)

I Killed the Count: Part 1 (1957)

Alfred Hitchcock: Self - Host

Quotes 

• [introduction] 

  Suit of Armor : Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. This is Alfred Hitchcock.

  [Hitchcock walks on screen right next to the suit of armor] 

  Suit of Armor : Tonight's play takes place in merry old England, and is called "I Killed the Count."

  Alfred Hitchcock : When they asked me to wear this, I demurred. I didn't realize it would be an invitation for automation to take over.

  [looks inside the helmet] 

  Alfred Hitchcock : Empty. Now what does that imply? Oh, well!

  [lays his hand on the suit of armor's shoulder and speaks to it] 

  Alfred Hitchcock : Let the play begin.

• [afterword] 

  Alfred Hitchcock : Well, this is embarrassing how time is running out and here we are with an unfinished story on our hands. I'm afraid you'll just have to wait until our next show to find out more about just who killed the count. Personally, I shall welcome a week in which to think up some answers. After all, Froy and Lord Sorrington can't both be telling the truth. There's nothing I detest more than a murderer who tells fibs. Next time, we shall continue the strange case of Count Victor Mattoni. Thus far, our desperate detectives have two very good suspects. But their confessions seem to ask more questions than they answer. If all this has managed to pique your curiosity, please join us for the next installment.

  [turns away, then turns back, pointing at the audience] 

  Alfred Hitchcock : Oh, I know what you're thinking. No, I did not kill the count. Good night.

  [turns away again]