Four Star Playhouse

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Sinossi in inglese

Four Star Playhouse is an American television anthology series that ran from 1952 to 1956, sponsored in its first bi-weekly season by The Singer Company; Bristol-Myers became an alternate sponsor when it became a weekly series in the fall of 1953. The original premise was that Charles Boyer, Ida Lupino, David Niven, and Dick Powell would take turns starring in episodes. However, several other performers took the lead from time to time, including Ronald Colman and Joan Fontaine.

Blake Edwards was among the writers and directors who contributed to the series. Edwards created the recurring character of illegal gambling house operator Willie Dante for Dick Powell to play on this series. The character was later revamped and spun off in his own series starring Howard Duff, then-husband of Lupino.

The pilot for Meet McGraw, starring Frank Lovejoy, aired here, as did another episode in which Lovejoy recreated his role of Chicago newspaper reporter Randy Stone, from the radio drama Nightbeat.

Cast

D David NivenDavid · Cookie · Andy Fields · Henry · Charles · Doctor · Adams · Hal Winters · Ted Parker · Phil Weston · Bingham · Wyeth · Frank · Robert Louis Stevenson · Jim Kenyon · Larkin · D Dick PowellDave Robinson · Dave · Dan Matson · Burt Stroude · Fred · Graham · US Marshal Philip Dana · Priest · Steve · Fleet Mason · Willie Dante · Philip Benton · Chris · Capt. Avery · Grov I Ida LupinoEvelyn · Ginny · Meg · Kit · Nina Barton · Diana · Sheila · Flo Watson · Anna · Emily Cameron · Grace · Sarah · Ann · Emma · Ellen · Billie · Valerie · Celia Coberly H Herb VigranSam Rawlings · Monty Leeds · Monte · Monte - Bartender · Bartender · Lt. Richards · Marc · 3rd Reporter C Charles BoyerMajor Tinnente · Robert · Mr. Graham · Dr. Severson · Dr. Giboux · Martin · Dr. Dumont · Frank Hepp · Andre · Claude Le Beau · Alan Abbey · Alan · Carl Baxter · Carl · Grisby · Rog R Ray WalkerSgt. Phillips · Policeman · Steward · Tom Barry · Director · Reporter · Police Lieutenant · Sam R Regis ToomeyLt. Manny Waldo · Colonel · Police Lt. Manny Waldo R Richard HaleDr. Kessell · Pop · Capt. Harmon · Judge · Fotheringham · Bishop R Ralph MoodyConductor · Stranger · Realtor · Jarvis Miller · Uncle Lee · Doc · Moreland R Robert BiceMatt Devlin · Chaplain · Carpenter · Boatman · Lucenec · Doorman · Al Newsome R Rhys WilliamsMr. Peck · Watchman · Stage Manager · Bum · Raikes · Sidney W William ForrestJudge · Charlie · Mr. Colter · Wilke · Sam Rogers

Mostra altri interpreti

C Christopher DarkMajor Evans · Craig · Ryan Sanford · Tamar · Pete · John Hudson J John HarmonJoseph · Coons · Joe · Sailor · Sparks W Walter SandeGraysuit · Johnny Boss · Police Lt. Richy · Peterson · First Mate H Hugh BeaumontAlbert Woods · Padre · Dr. Lindell · Doctor · Father Renaldo R Richard ReevesLappeppa · Jack · Stevedore · Security Guard (uncredited) · Truck Driver J John DoucetteSgt. Wood · Bartender · Charon · Moretti · Sgt. Katrel A Alan MowbrayJackson · Albert · Jackson - Waiter R Ronald ColmanDr. Bosanquent · Narrator · Caller · Cameron J Jay NovelloBookkeeper · Clerk · Fredrico · Hutchinson J Joan CamdenDoris Hepburn · Susan Warren · Mrs. Mitchell · Sally W William F. LeicesterHi · Steve Caspery · Donny · Second Mate N Nestor PaivaMr. Davis · Rocco · Judge Le Beau · Mario D Dorothy GreenLaura · Ellen · First Woman · Stella Hodges W Walter KingsfordSir Charles · Cary Howard · Armstrong · Dr. Blake B Barbara LawrenceKathi · Claire · Eva Kenyon · Marjorie J Joseph WaringHutchinson · Donny · Mario · Stevens L Lewis MartinReeves · Mr. Grinell · Dr. Forbes · Mr. Macready D Don SheltonFlorist · Sullivan · Alec · Woodward W Walter CoyVerne Miller · Joe · Don Gavin · Steiner A Alexander CampbellProf. Tennant · Governor · Warden · Dr. Bradford B Beverly GarlandMaxine · Holly · Lucille · Julie A Alex FrazerMr. Tarmigan · Conductor · Scotsman B Berry KroegerGen. Feng · Walter Pomeroy · Detmar · Nick S Sam FlintConversing official at funeral (uncredited) · Mr. Sheridan · Doctor G Gayle KelloggPhotographer · (uncredited) · Cab Driver G George MacreadyCount Borselli · George · Man F Frances RaffertyJanet Walker · Lynn · Pat C Claire Carleton'Cuddles' LaVerne · Anna · Alice Hutchinson L Leonard BremenBartender · Tino F Freddy RidgewayMike · Little Boy · Kevin B Barbara BillingsleyBetty · Addy Bancroft · Nina N Noreen NashLeonora · Salesgirl · Kathy M Merle OberonMartha · Carol · Margot Sterling D Dayton LummisWarden · Mail Clerk · Whit Lonigan W William BoyettNavigator · Interne · Guard L Lawrence DobkinBuckov · Doctor · Masterson S Sarah SelbyMrs. Maclean · Martha · Della Charlton H Howard McNearBuyer · Owens · Mr. Stern T Ted StanhopeDetective · Cabman · Man J John AlvinClerk · Third Mate J Jean WillesAllyson Pender · Lucy · Helen Anchor J James SeayHank Edwards · Storekeeper · Carl Barton F Fay BakerClaire · Eve · Nadine H Harry BartellDr. Smith · Doctor · Davidow J John DehnerCapt. Bowns · Charles Quine · Gen. Hatfield D Dick ForanMr. Murdock · Esau Hepburn · Will Foster J Jeanette NolanCapt. Johnson · Ma Watson · Agatha Le Beau E Edward PlattFreddie · Dr. Fain · Chief of Police F Frank J. ScannellPa Watson · Henney · Postman P Paul BryarSalesman · 1st Executive · Lt. Casement J John HoytBentridge · Roger Webb · Simpson F Frank LovejoyMcGraw · Capt. Jim Barr · Randy Stone H Herbert LyttonF.B.I. Man · Tom · Ed (uncredited) J Joanne WoodwardTerry · Ann Benton · Vicki P Peter RaynoldsDanny · Tony · Philip Montaigne H Hugh SandersInspector · Bob · Steve Weir R Ross ElliottHofer · Dr. Rogers · Bert Tolin M Morris AnkrumMr. Mason · Mr. Raymond · Warden B Byron FoulgerSlattery · Clerk · Bank Manager (uncredited) C Craig StevensGeorge · Monte N Nolan LearyStewart · Phil · Druggist N Norbert SchillerClerk · Captain Schelle J Jean HowellMrs. Elizabeth Preston Wheeler · Carol · Lucy Keever H Herbert HeyesMr. White · Elderly Man C Christine LarsonSecond Woman · Carol A Alix TaltonMaria · Nurse P Patricia MorisonElena · Charlotte M Maudie PrickettMrs. White · Mrs. Smith