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Playhouse 90•Season 2•Episode 25

Portrait of a Murderer

8.4/10 · 32 votesFeb 27, 195890 min

Ranked #1 of 10 in Season 2•+1.2 vs season avg

Based on a true story, Donald Bashor robs and bludgeons two women to their deaths. While committing the crimes he maintains a normal existence with his girlfriend Florry.

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Seasons4

Season 2 Episodes40

The Death of Manolete

The Dark Side of the Earth

Topaze

A Sound of Different Drummers

The Playroom

Around the World in 90 Minutes

The Mystery of Thirteen

The Edge of Innocence

The Clouded Image

The Jet-Propelled Couch

The Troublemakers

Panic Button

Galvanized Yankee

The Thundering Wave

For I Have Loved Strangers

The Lone Woman

Reunion

The Last Man

The 80 Yard Run

Before I Die

The Gentleman from Seventh Avenue

The Violent Heart

No Time at All

Point of No Return

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Portrait of a Murderer

The Last Clear Chance

The Male Animal

The Right Hand Man

Turn Left at Mount Everest

The Dungeon

Verdict of Three

Rumors of Evening

Not the Glory

Nightmare at Ground Zero

Bomber's Moon

Natchez

The Innocent Sleep

A Town Has Turned to Dust

The Great Gatsby

Bitter Heritage

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Episode Summary

"Portrait of a Murderer" is episode 25 of Playhouse 90 season 2. It scored 8.4/10 from 32 votes, ranking #1 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.2). It aired on February 27, 1958.

Next: E26 · The Last Clear Chance Best of Season 2