This four-episode volume of shows from the golden age of TV drama presents stories from three of the best anthology series of all time: "Dick Powell's Four Star Playhouse" ("The Adolescent," "A Place of His Own"), "TV Reader's Digest" ("The Brainwashing of John Hayes") and Bell Telephone's "Telephone Time" ("The Golden Junkman").
The Adolescent: A prep school disciplinary board member, Celia, (Ida Lupino) comes across many obstacles and threats as she seeks to uncover a troubled student's dark secret.
The Brainwashing of John Hayes: Professor John Hayes (Vincent Price), a Presbyterian missionary and teacher in China, is arrested and charged with being a spy.
A Place of His Own: Claude (Charles Boyer), a celebrated war hero, returns home shell-shocked to live with his two brothers and sister-in-law (Jeanette Nolan). When one of his brothers fatally shoots a stranger, Claude's world is changed forever.
The Golden Junkman: Widowed immigrant, Jules Samenian (Lon Chaney, Jr.), works day and night as a junkman to send his sons to a private school. Jules has earned a very good living with his hard work, but earning the respect of his sons will become his greatest challenge.
Product Description:
The four classic TV dramas included in this collection feature such Hollywood legends as Lon Chaney Jr., Vincent Price, Beverly Garland, Ida Lupino, and Howard Duff.
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Television Programs |
Television Shows |
Television Specials
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