More a straight melodrama than creepy Hitchcock fare. Still, the entry does generate some suspense, and from a fine cast of Brodie, Hagen, and Hill. Seems the three stole 100 grand, but instead of splitting it as planned, the cagey Hill hid the money, while the devious Brodie tipped off the cops. As a result, Hill spent 10 years in the pokey, while Brodie and Hagen wait to find out where the loot is. Nothing has worked out the way they planned, including Brodie's double-cross. In the meantime, an opportunistic Hagen has transferred her affections from the jailed Hill to the treacherous Brodie. What a threesome! Now Hill's out of jail and needs help in getting the loot from a mineshaft deep in the desert. Unwisely, he turns to Brodie and Hagen. Of course, nobody can be trusted as they head off together into the desert and the 100 grand, at the same time, we wonder what will happen. With these unholy characters, anything is possible
All in all, it's a rather grim entry—just count the smiles. Hill is excellent as the sullen patsy, while Hagen looks like a gal who's seen better days. Not many of these early half-hours featured outdoor locations; however this one does. And for a series entry, the camera shots from the mineshaft bottom are especially well done. Nothing special here, just a good engrossing tale of greed and treachery, with a strong ironical ending.