Berkeley Square (1959 film)
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| "Berkeley Square (1959 film)" | |
|---|---|
| Hallmark Hall of Fame episode | |
| Directed by | George Schaefer |
| Written by | Theodore Apstein |
| Based on | play by John L. Balderstone |
| Original air date | February 5, 1959 |
| Running time | 90 mins |
Berkeley Square is a 1959 American TV film based on the play Berkeley Square by John L. Balderston. It was presented on the Hallmark Hall of Fame and directed by George Schaefer.[1] It featured the first American television performance of Janet Munro who had just been signed to a contract by Disney.[2]
Plot
[edit]An American is transported from contemporary London to the 18th century.
Cast
[edit]- John Kerr
- Jennie Carson
- John Colicos
- Edna Best
- Janet Munro
- Frances Reid
Reception
[edit]The Los Angeles Times said "the cast was largely inept" except for Janet Munro.[3]
Variety said it "sagged on TV under the weight of a heavy footed leag performance by John Kerr."[4]
References
[edit]- ^ 2 ACTRESSES JOIN CAST OF TV DRAMA: New York Times 14 Jan 1959: 47.
- ^ Vagg, Stephen (6 January 2024). "Girl-next-door or girl-gone-bad: The Janet Munro Story". Filmink. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
- ^ THE TV SCENE: Wisdom Shines in Darkest Hours Smith, Cecil. Los Angeles Times (9 Feb 1959: A10.
- ^ "Berkeley Square". Variety. 11 February 1959. p. 33.
External links
[edit]- Berkeley Square at IMDb
- Berkeley Square at the TCM Movie Database
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