The Masks

S05E25·8.0·March 20, 1964·30m·CBS

A dying man, not liked by his daughter, son-in-law, and grandchildren, invites them for a visit while hosting a Mardi Gras party. Realizing how greedy they are, he makes a proposition to them: wear ugly masks during his party, and he'll leave them his fortune - no questions asked. However, after they meet his conditions, the heirs soon discover they are unable to remove their grotesque masks.

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#8In Season 5of 36 rated episodes

#23All-timeof 156 rated episodes

+0.7vs season avgSeason 5 averages 7.3

1964First airedMarch 20, 1964

Guest stars

Willis Boucheyas Dr. Samuel Thorne

Milton Selzeras Wilfred Harper

Robert Keithas Jason Foster

Virginia Greggas Emily Harper

Alan Suesas Wilfred Harper Jr.

Brooke Haywardas Paula Harper

Crew

Ida LupinoDirector

Rod SerlingWriter

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