The O. Henry Playhouse - The Complete Series | Ep. 30, The Hiding of Black Bill

After a train robbery nearby, a stranger arrives at a local ranch seeking work and arouses suspicion in more ways than one. The O. Henry Playhouse is a 1957 single-season 39‑episode TV series. O. Henry (William Sydney Porter) is considered one of America's greatest writers of short stories. His writings are laced with humor and irony and often end with a sly twist ending. Veteran character actor Thomas Mitchell stars as writer O. Henry himself, relating his stories to his publisher, housekeeper, a barber, bartender, or a cop on the beat. In some episodes, O. Henry meets his characters and discovers firsthand the story he will later write. This unique storytelling method gives great insight into the famous author's creative process.