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.
Setting the story in a department store serves as a critique of how individuals can become "fixtures" within a capitalist system, indistinguishable from the products they consume. Memorable Moments [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. Marsha White, a demanding shopper, visits a large
A cold, enigmatic clerk on the ninth floor who seems to know Marsha personally. Setting the story in a department store serves