When the story begins, Mr. And Mrs. Birdwell are visited by their young daughter's biological mother, Mrs. Meade (Claire Trevor). Meade gave up her child seven years ago and has literally drunk most of her life away. But this alcoholic is a malevolent woman...and she swears to make the Birdwell's lives hell unless they pay her to stay away and leave them in peace. In other words, she wants to blackmail them and bleed them of every dime she can get.
After consulting with many lawyers who tell Meade she hasn't got a case and could never regain custody of her daughter, a stranger arrives and offers her a suggestion...to kidnap the kid and charge the Birdwells ransom! What could possibly go wrong?!
This is a great episode....made even better by Trevor's wonderfully vivid performance. She's thoroughly despicable and you hate her...which demonstrates what a fine actress she was (as well as being an Oscar-winner). Well worth your time...and well made in every way.
After consulting with many lawyers who tell Meade she hasn't got a case and could never regain custody of her daughter, a stranger arrives and offers her a suggestion...to kidnap the kid and charge the Birdwells ransom! What could possibly go wrong?!
This is a great episode....made even better by Trevor's wonderfully vivid performance. She's thoroughly despicable and you hate her...which demonstrates what a fine actress she was (as well as being an Oscar-winner). Well worth your time...and well made in every way.