"Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Presents" (1953) TV series 1953-1957

User Rating:

8.0/10   

Directors:

Leslie Arliss
Daniel Birt

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | unknown

Genre:

Drama

Plot:

Fairbanks narrated, produced and frequently starred in this well-made anthology series which presented everything from drama to mystery to farce. Filmed in England, usually with lesser known actors.

Plot Keywords:

Anthology | Syndicated | Character Name In Title

Cast

Douglas Fairbanks Jr.

...

Himself - Host / ... (157 episodes, 1953-1957)

Also Known As:

"Matinee" (UK) (informal short title)
"Rheingold Theatre" (USA)

Runtime:

Germany:23 min | UK:30 min (156 episodes)

Country:

USA | UK

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White | Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Filming Locations:

Elstree, Hertfordshire, England, UK

Company:

Douglas Fairbanks Jr. Productions

Trivia:

From November 1955 to February 1957, this program was broadcast on the National Broadcasting Company (NBC) on Monday evenings between 10:30 and 11:00 PM Eastern Time.

Movie Connections:

Edited into Three's Company (1954)

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I remember watching this when I would have been around 11 or 12. And I still remember how creepy it was. Brilliantly done with just 2 actors, George Coulouris and Patrick Barr. Just in case it is still around somewhere, I won't give details of the plot, but the fact that I remember it so clearly after 50 years must say something! I'd love to get hold of it. I assume I must have also watched other episodes, but I can't remember them. Douglas Fairbanks Junior's team was also behind the film 'Chase a crooked shadow' which is another apparently forgotten gem. That was the first 'grown-up' film I was taken by my parents to see!