O. Henry attends a birthday party honoring his old friend judge Tom Derwent. A startling revelation ensues when the judge opens a present that contains a deadly rattle snake! The mystery of who is seeking vengeance against the judge, and the link to a counterfeit dollar coin, unfolds over the course of the story. The exciting climax takes place in a Texas ghost town after which the surprise twist ending is revealed!

"The O. Henry Playhouse" is a 1957 single season, 39-episode TV series. O. Henry (William Sydney Porter) is considered one of America's greatest writers of short stories. His writings are laced with humor and irony and often end with a sly twist ending. Veteran character actor Thomas Mitchell stars in each episode as writer O. Henry himself as he relates his stories to his publisher, his housekeeper, a barber, a bartender, or the cop on the beat. In some episodes, O. Henry meets his characters as he discovers firsthand the story he will later write. This unique storytelling method gives great insight into the famous author's creative process.

You can read the original literary version of "One Dollar's Worth" HERE and compare it with the many changes in the film adaptation. "One Dollar's Worth" is one of 13 episodes in Vol. Two of "The O. Henry Playhouse." The films have been beautifully restored on DVD by the home video label ClassicFlix!