This Robert C. Dennis tale is just so fascinating, sort of in the "what if..." tradition of creative writing. And Dennis was, perhaps, the best creative writer of them all.
It takes place about a year after the brutal killings of Lizzie Borden's father and stepmother, who are visited by "super snoop" reporter Nell Cutts, played by Polly Rowles. Note her weird name, again thanks to Robert Dennis and his unique sense of humor, which I am sure had Hitch laughing.
Nell is arrogant, intrusive and wants the REAL story as to what happened --especially since Lizzie can't be tried again. She has nothing to lose and everything to gain? This is about as good as it gets, and it certainly keeps you wondering if Nell Cutts is going to get a few whacks from the old axe?
No one better actress than Carmen Matthews to play Lizzie, she handles this unique role with so much style. Matthews was an actors actor, a real treat to watch in whatever role she played.
There are some historical mistakes here. Lizzie and her sister, Emma, are found still living in the same house where the murders occurred. Factually, both sisters, upon inheriting their late father's large estate, immediately sold the house and moved into a much larger home and lived quite well. It appears here they are living a drab and very modest life, perhaps written that way to give it a more depressing atmosphere.
Polly Rowles, whose career dated back to the 1930s, was a regular in the DEFENDERS tv series.
Well done on every level, and fun for all us history buffs. SEASON 1 EPISODE 17 remastered.
It takes place about a year after the brutal killings of Lizzie Borden's father and stepmother, who are visited by "super snoop" reporter Nell Cutts, played by Polly Rowles. Note her weird name, again thanks to Robert Dennis and his unique sense of humor, which I am sure had Hitch laughing.
Nell is arrogant, intrusive and wants the REAL story as to what happened --especially since Lizzie can't be tried again. She has nothing to lose and everything to gain? This is about as good as it gets, and it certainly keeps you wondering if Nell Cutts is going to get a few whacks from the old axe?
No one better actress than Carmen Matthews to play Lizzie, she handles this unique role with so much style. Matthews was an actors actor, a real treat to watch in whatever role she played.
There are some historical mistakes here. Lizzie and her sister, Emma, are found still living in the same house where the murders occurred. Factually, both sisters, upon inheriting their late father's large estate, immediately sold the house and moved into a much larger home and lived quite well. It appears here they are living a drab and very modest life, perhaps written that way to give it a more depressing atmosphere.
Polly Rowles, whose career dated back to the 1930s, was a regular in the DEFENDERS tv series.
Well done on every level, and fun for all us history buffs. SEASON 1 EPISODE 17 remastered.