Janet Leigh 1956, she moved to more complex dramatic roles, such as the role of Linda Latham in "Safari" opposite Victor Mature. Leigh's performance in the Harry Houdini biopic "Houdini" (1953) marked the first of five films in which she co-starred opposite her then-husband, Tony Curtis. She would subsequently appear opposite Curtis in "The Black Shield of Falworth" (1954), "The Vikings" (1958), "The Perfect Furlough" (1958) and "Who Was That Lady?" (1960). They also had cameos together in a sixth film, "Pepe" (1960). In 1958, Leigh starred as Susan Vargas in the Orson Welles film noir classic "Touch of Evil" (1958) with
The Evil Touch A key feature was the involvement of internationally known actors. Some were lured to Australia to participate in the show by also being allowed to direct an episode. Supporting roles were filled by Australian actors. Although Australian television was still in black and white in 1973, to aid international marketability this series was shot entirely in colour, and on film. Each episode was introduced by Anthony Quayle who appeared in a darkened studio surrounded by unearthly golden smoke imagery, frequently reminding viewers that there "was a touch of evil in all of us". He returned to provide the epilogue to