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A Wig For Miss Devore

A washed-up actress selects for her comeback vehicle the story of a real woman who was accused of being a witch and susequently hanged. When she purchases the actual wig owned by the real woman an odd change occurs in the actress. It seems the wig holds a strange and hideous power.

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Release Date: Tue, Sep 13, 1960

Country: US
Language: En
Runtime: 50
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Boris Karloff
Self - Host

Season 2:

What Beckoning Ghost?
Episode 1: What Beckoning Ghost? (Sep 18, 1961)
An ailing pianist fears she is losing her mind when she begins seeing what she thinks is her own funeral.
Guillotine
Episode 2: Guillotine (Sep 26, 1961)
To save the life of her husband who is to be executed, a young woman attempts to murder the executioner.
The Premature Burial
Episode 3: The Premature Burial (Oct 02, 1961)
When a man is accidentally buried alive and then saved he becomes paranoid that it might happen again - and he has good reason to be scared - his new wife is anxious to become a widow.
The Weird Tailor
Episode 4: The Weird Tailor (Oct 16, 1961)
A man attempts to bring his dead son back to life with the use of black magic and an unusual suit of clothes.
God Grante That She Lye Stille
Episode 5: God Grante That She Lye Stille (Oct 23, 1961)
A 300-year-old witch seeks to possess the last of her family line, beautiful young Lady Margaret.
Masquerade
Episode 6: Masquerade (Oct 30, 1961)
A young couple take refuge in a spooky house on a stormy night and are terrorized by the strange family who occupy it. But do the young honeymooners have a secret of their own?
The Last of the Sommervilles
Episode 7: The Last of the Sommervilles (Nov 06, 1961)
Two cousins scheme to kill their aunt for her money - but trust is hard to come by when you're the last of the Sommervilles.
Letter to a Lover
Episode 8: Letter to a Lover (Nov 13, 1961)
When a doctor is murdered two of the chief suspects, a husband and wife, seem to be accusing each other of insanity - which one of them is correct?
A Third For Pinochle
Episode 9: A Third For Pinochle (Nov 20, 1961)
A man plans to murder his wife using his nosy neighbors for an alibi - but the eccentric ladies across the street may have a trick or two up their sleeve.
The Closed Cabinet
Episode 10: The Closed Cabinet (Nov 27, 1961)
A young woman visiting an ancient English castle learns a thing or two about the family curse. Will she be able to remove it by finding a way to open the closed cabinet?
Dialogues With Death
Episode 11: Dialogues With Death (Dec 04, 1961)
Two separate tales: a morgue attendent seems to be able to talk to the corpses, and get an answer; a young couple arrive at the home of their aunt and uncle who seem to believe the pair are dead no matter how much they protest.
The Return of Andrew Bentley
Episode 12: The Return of Andrew Bentley (Dec 11, 1961)
A man inherits his uncle's estate on the condition that he spend twenty-four hours a day in the house and guard his uncle's grave against a supernatural intruder.
The Remarkable Mrs. Hawk
Episode 13: The Remarkable Mrs. Hawk (Dec 18, 1961)
Mrs. Hawk has a talent for raising prize hogs - but the secret of her success is more sinister than anyone could imagine.
Portrait Without a Face
Episode 14: Portrait Without a Face (Dec 25, 1961)
After a dispicable artist is murdered his last painting seems to be completing itself and revealing the artist's killer - or is it?
An Attractive Family
Episode 15: An Attractive Family (Jan 01, 1962)
An attractive family of serial murderers plan the death of another victim - their young sister-in-law.
Waxworks
Episode 16: Waxworks (Jan 08, 1962)
A traveling exhibit of wax figures of murderers seems to be the cause of some more recent deaths - are the wax figures real or is their creator a madman?
La Strega
Episode 17: La Strega (Jan 15, 1962)
A young woman accused of being a witch goes to her young lover for protection against both her accusers and her grandmother, who really is a witch.
The Storm
Episode 18: The Storm (Jan 22, 1962)
A woman returns home after two weeks and must spend the evening by herself during a raging storm. She is terrorized by strange sounds and the feeling she is not alone.
A Wig For Miss Devore
Episode 19: A Wig For Miss Devore (Jan 29, 1962)
A washed-up actress selects for her comeback vehicle the story of a real woman who was accused of being a witch and susequently hanged. When she purchases the actual wig owned by the real woman an odd change occurs in the actress. It seems the wig holds a strange and hideous power.
The Hollow Watcher
Episode 20: The Hollow Watcher (Feb 12, 1962)
A scheming wife who murders her father-in-law is tormented by a strange being, a scarecrow.
Cousin Tundifer
Episode 21: Cousin Tundifer (Feb 19, 1962)
A man tries to dispose of his uncle's body in a strange house that goes back in time everytime he sets foot in the living room.
The Incredible Doktor Markesan
Episode 22: The Incredible Doktor Markesan (Feb 26, 1962)
A young couple go to stay with an uncle while they look for work in a new town. They find the house run-down and their visit unexpected. Locked in their room at night they become curious about the goings-on in the house, but they could never imagine the true horror of their uncle's nocturnal activities.
Flowers of Evil
Episode 23: Flowers of Evil (Mar 05, 1962)
The skeleton of a man seems much more alive than those responsible for his death had hoped - it laughs, screams and even moves!
'Til Death Do Us Part
Episode 24: 'Til Death Do Us Part (Mar 12, 1962)
A henpecked undertaker disposes of his wife along with one of his customers then moves on to a new town and a new wife. But this one won't be so easy to get rid of.
The Bride Who Died Twice
Episode 25: The Bride Who Died Twice (Mar 19, 1962)
A general is forced to give his daughter's hand in marriage to his corrupt commanding officer but the marriage only results in her death.
Kill My Love
Episode 26: Kill My Love (Mar 26, 1962)
An adulterer tries to remove every obstacle in his life by way of murder - will his son be another victim?
Man of Mystery
Episode 27: Man of Mystery (Apr 02, 1962)
A mysterious and powerful man is keeping many secrets and everytime someone gets close to the truth, they are murdered. Will a beautiful young singer survive her relationship with the man of mystery?
The Innocent Bystanders
Episode 28: The Innocent Bystanders (Apr 09, 1962)
A pair of nineteenth centure body snatchers take their business too far by murdering innocent bystanders to further their profits.
The Lethal Ladies
Episode 29: The Lethal Ladies (Apr 16, 1962)
Two separate tales: a woman deals with her unfaithful husband; a mousy librarian takes revenge on her tyrannical boss.
The Specialists
Episode 30: The Specialists (Apr 30, 1962)
A group of special detectives try to capture international jewel thieves and save the life of an innocent young woman who has become entangled in their web.

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