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A Point of Law

A lawyer cannot stop a middle-aged spinster from making a fool of herself with a young fortune-hunter, but he can stop the fellow from getting his hands on her money.

Writing:
  • Orson Welles
Stars:
Release Date: Sat, Sep 01, 1973

Country: GB
Language: En
Runtime: 25
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Orson Welles
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Season 1:

Captain Rogers
Episode 1: Captain Rogers (Sep 01, 1973)
The respectable owner of a quiet inn in 18th century England is blackmailed by a grubby stranger, who knows he is secretly the notorious pirate Captain Rogers.
The Leather Funnel
Episode 2: The Leather Funnel (Sep 08, 1973)
When a young man discovers a curious funnel made of leather, he has a presentiment that it was once used as an instrument of torture
A Terribly Strange Bed
Episode 3: A Terribly Strange Bed (Sep 15, 1973)
Charles Faulkner, a young American gambler in Paris, should have left the casino after striking it lucky. Why the devil did he accept to sleep in the casino's guest bed? This was to be the most horrible night he had ever lived.
La Grande Breteche
Episode 4: La Grande Breteche (Sep 22, 1973)
A Spanish officer, captured by the French during the Peninsular War, is imprisoned at the country house of an elderly aristocrat with a bored young wife - whose lover he becomes, with deadly consequences.
The Dinner Party
Episode 5: The Dinner Party (Sep 29, 1973)
Blake is a brilliant accountant, but does he deserve a promotion to the board of directors? It all depends on the suitability of his wife. His bosses attend a small dinner party given by the Blakes to check her out.
Money to Burn
Episode 6: Money to Burn (Oct 06, 1973)
A French girl in London finds herself in the awkward position of owing money to a Soho crime boss. But when she pays him off, he contemptuously sets fire to the money. Why?
In the Confessional
Episode 7: In the Confessional (Oct 13, 1973)
An old tramp takes refuge in a church, and, concealed within the confessional, overhears things of great interest.
Unseen Alibi
Episode 8: Unseen Alibi (Oct 20, 1973)
Dean Stockwell stars as the victim of an elaborately staged murder frame centering around a lover's rendezvous.
A Point of Law
Episode 10: A Point of Law (Nov 03, 1973)
A lawyer cannot stop a middle-aged spinster from making a fool of herself with a young fortune-hunter, but he can stop the fellow from getting his hands on her money.
The Monkey's Paw
Episode 11: The Monkey's Paw (Nov 10, 1973)
An old army sergeant, back in England after long service in India, shows some old friends a strange possession he's acquired - a monkey's paw which can make wishes come true.
The Ingenious Reporter
Episode 12: The Ingenious Reporter (Nov 17, 1973)
Reporter Harry Langley pretends to be the murderer of unidentified women to boost sales with a special report from prison. But once arrested, the authorities seem to be convinced that he is indeed the killer.
For Sale - Silence
Episode 14: For Sale - Silence (Dec 01, 1973)
Businessman Pennington is bribed by a Mr. Briggs due to an extramarital affair. But it seems that Briggs has underestimated his opponent and the tables might be turning.
The Inspiration Of Mr. Budd
Episode 15: The Inspiration Of Mr. Budd (Dec 08, 1973)
How did Mr. Budd become a top-class West End hairdresser after such humble origins in a suburban barbershop? Well, one day, a stranger came in for a shave and a haircut.
An Affair of Honour
Episode 16: An Affair of Honour (Dec 15, 1973)
India: After secret plans for the defence of a harbour are secretly copied, British General Sanderson tasks officers Bruce and Rolfe with convincing the apparent traitor Fanshaw to "save his honour" by committing suicide.
Farewell to the Faulkners
Episode 17: Farewell to the Faulkners (Dec 22, 1973)
The masquerade is over when a murdered man turns up alive in the guise of his wife.
The Power of Fear
Episode 18: The Power of Fear (Dec 29, 1973)
A handyman, finding that a number of middle-aged housewives require him for rather more than his professional services, turns to blackmail.
Where There's a Will
Episode 19: Where There's a Will (Jan 05, 1974)
A letter opened in error provides rather dangerous knowledge concerning a murder case.
A Time to Remember
Episode 20: A Time to Remember (Jan 12, 1974)
Zigorin, a top Russian spy, has defected to the West. But is he really Zigorin or an impostor?
Ice Storm
Episode 21: Ice Storm (Jan 19, 1974)
An "Ice Storm" traps a woman with a potential thief masquerading as one of three experts invited to view a collection of valuable manuscripts.
Compliments of the Season
Episode 23: Compliments of the Season (Feb 02, 1974)
A penniless man tries to claim a reward from a millionaire at Christmas, and finds it's not as easy as he thought it would be.
Under Suspicion
Episode 24: Under Suspicion (Feb 09, 1974)
A pianist on an international tour is forced to spy for the secret police to avoid being detained.
Trial for Murder
Episode 25: Trial for Murder (Feb 16, 1974)
During a murder trial in 19th-century England, one of the jurors begins to have mysterious hallucinations - has he seen a ghost?
The Furnished Room
Episode 26: The Furnished Room (Feb 23, 1974)
A young man's month-long search for a missing girl ends in a haunted room of a boarding house.


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