After the Movies

Originally Aired: December 7, 1950 Suspense #406, "After the Movies," stars Ray Milland as Al Benig, a juror sequestered during a sensational trial. When Al and his wife Ann go to the movies during a brief recess, they stop at a local drugstore for ice cream. There, Al discovers an envelope containing ten thousand dollars and a cryptic, threatening note. The message reads: "This is your first half as agreed in the EH business. If they are not hung up when the time comes, don't expect to get the rest or stay healthy very long." Ann quickly pieces together the clues, realizing the money is a bribe intended for someone on Al's jury. The initials "EH" likely stand for Edward Harmon, the defendant in the very trial where Al is serving. The note's ominous warning about keeping a jury "hung up" suggests a dangerous conspiracy to corrupt the justice system. As the couple debates what to do with their discovery, they face a difficult choice: turn the money over to authorities immediately or wait until morning. The decision becomes more urgent when Ann insists they must call the police right away, fearing any delay might make Al himself appear complicit in the bribery scheme.