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An inventor labors on a horn to directly communicate emotions in an all-powerful way, while he's building violins in a factory. A scientist begged the company owner to let the inventor use his factory. The shop foreman, a failed pianist, is jealous of the respect the owner feels for the inventor's dedication and idealism. The foreman connives to sabotage the inventor's masterwork.

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    • Author: Gri
    Apart from starring an established star (Franchot Tone), there isn't a lot to make this episode stand out from the rest. Now I am NOT saying it's bad--just not especially remarkable.

    A weird scientist works for a company during the day and is allowed to work on his experiments at night at the complex as well. What exactly he's working on, no one knows, but the owner is convinced that the scientist (Tone) is a decent guy and allows him to use their facilities. However, at the same time, Tone's direct boss is a hateful jerk and does everything to get him fired. However, when Tone develops a wonderful new horn with almost magical properties, this supervisor changes his tone--and for the worse.

    All in all, this is a very original episode but it is hampered by some one-dimensional characters and a plot that never excited me. Not brilliant but worth seeing. And, you can see more episodes from this excellent series by following the links on IMDb.
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    • Author: interactive man
    Let's see. A guy works in his off ours at a musical instrument factory. While producing violins in the daytime, he slaves away at a French horn (I think it is a French horn) that allows the player to establish a mood in single person or in a group setting. It brings about a transfer of emotions from the player to the listener. The music is above the human range so nothing can be heart by its audience. The thing could be used for the good of mankind, but there is a fly in the valve oil. A jealous foreman, bitter for whatever reason, has declared war on the quiet inventor and gets in the way. The consequences are very strange and contrived and the conclusion quite unsatisfying. I never quite got how the emotional transfer was to be initiated. How does one plan an emotion anyway--artificially produce it. This is where the whole plot comes tumbling done. Good premise; poor execution.
  • Episode cast overview:
    Franchot Tone Franchot Tone - Martenson
    Stephen Elliott Stephen Elliott - Lippitt
    Barbara Joyce Barbara Joyce - Evelyn
    Joseph Latham Joseph Latham - Heinkle (as Joe Latham)
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