Twilight Zone: [s1e24] The

The episode was written by series creator Rod Serling .

Marsha White, a demanding shopper, visits a large department store to find a specific gift—a gold thimble. After being directed to the "vacant" ninth floor by a mysterious elevator operator, she encounters a strange saleswoman who sells her a scratched thimble. Marsha soon realizes she is locked in the store after closing and discovers a terrifying secret about herself and the "people" she encountered. [S1E24] The Twilight Zone

Anne Francis, who played Marsha White, was a well-known film actress (notably from Forbidden Planet ) who brought a perfect blend of sophistication and growing hysteria to the role. The episode was written by series creator Rod Serling

Directed by Douglas Heyes , who also directed "The Howling Man" and "The Eye of the Beholder." Marsha soon realizes she is locked in the

A skeptical official who insists the ninth floor doesn't exist and that no such saleswoman is employed there. Themes & Analysis