Ep 20. And So Died Riabouchinska
- TV-NR
- February 12, 1956
- 25 min
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6.9 (1,036)
And So Died Riabouchinska is the twentieth episode of the first season of Alfred Hitchcock Presents, which originally aired on February 5, 1956.
The episode follows two Russian ballet dancers, Feodor and Riabouchinska, who are married and perform together. When Feodor discovers an affair between his wife and their impresario, he becomes increasingly jealous and paranoid. He becomes so obsessed with the idea that Riabouchinska is cheating on him that he hires a private investigator to follow her every move.
One day, Feodor receives a phone call informing him that his wife has been killed in a car accident. The police rule it an accident, but Feodor is convinced that it was murder and begins to investigate the circumstances surrounding her death. He becomes convinced that Riabouchinska's lover is responsible for her death and sets out to prove it.
As Feodor delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers a web of lies and deceit that ultimately leads him to the truth about his wife's death. However, the truth is not what he expects, and Feodor is forced to confront his own demons in the process.
As with all episodes of Alfred Hitchcock Presents, And So Died Riabouchinska is a compelling tale of suspense and intrigue that keeps the audience guessing until the very end. With its twists and turns, the episode is a classic example of the kind of storytelling that Alfred Hitchcock was famous for.