Suspense - Smiley

In "Smiley," Donald O'Connor stars as a man who has a grudge against all women after being falsely convicted of a crime.

Harold Smythe was a happy guy that everyone called "Smiley." He had a job as a dishwasher and never caused any trouble. Sure, people thought it was strange that he was obsessed with his pretty hands, but they only teased him about it.

As Smiley was walking home one night, his life changed forever. A woman accused him of following and accosting her. Smiley told the court he was innocent, but they didn't believe him.

Now, after two years in prison, Smiley returns to his old job as a dishwasher. His hands have been roughened by hard labor, and he has a grudge against all women. Smiley decides that the only way he can have justice is to commit the crime for which he has already served time.

Will Smiley carry out his creepy plan?

"Smiley" was written by Charles Glenn and produced/directed by William Spier. Donald O'Connor starred as Smiley. Sidney Miller, who also wrote and performed with O'Connor in his stage shows, played Curly.  Lurene Tuttle played Cookie. This episode aired on August 14, 1947.

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Comments

[Motorcitystacy]

I wonder if Smiley had Asperger's Syndrome or mild autism. (autism was first researched in 1943, Asperger's Syndrome wasn't recognized till the 1980's). I have Asperger Syndrome and think Smiley would probably fit in this category.

[Grigs]

He kinda creeped me out....

[Jman]

Er...Homicidal mania isn't a symptom of Asperger's is it Stace?