Stranger in Town story

talesoftheunexpected5x05 · 1982-05-23

A stranger going by the name of Sir Christopher Columbus dresses and acts like a clown, endearing himself to the local community. While there, he enters a business premises and reveals to the boss who he really is. Directed by: Wendy Toye. Story by: Sidney Carroll.

5 total · 3 major · 2 minor

ThemeLevelMotivation
how to murder someone and get away with it major The stranger put into motion an elaborate plot, which he had spend 15 years cooking up, to murder a man who had framed him for murder.
stage magic major The stranger and Mr. Latham both performed magic tricks of the stage-variety.
the desire for vengeance major The stranger wanted revenge on Latham for Latham having framed him for murder. The stranger had spent 15 years in prison as a result.
rivalry minor Mr. Latham and the stranger were briefly competing magicians.
the desire for fame minor The stranger seemed obsessed with gathering followers.