Berkeley Square (1959 film)

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"Berkeley Square (1959 film)"
Hallmark Hall of Fame episode
Directed byGeorge Schaefer
Written byTheodore Apstein
Based onplay by John L. Balderstone
Original air dateFebruary 5, 1959 (1959-02-05)
Running time90 mins
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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]

Contents

Plot

An American is transported from contemporary London to the 18th century.

Cast

Reception

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

  1. ↑ 2 ACTRESSES JOIN CAST OF TV DRAMA: New York Times 14 Jan 1959: 47.
  2. ↑ Vagg, Stephen (January 6, 2024). "Girl-next-door or girl-gone-bad: The Janet Munro Story". Filmink. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  3. ↑ THE TV SCENE: Wisdom Shines in Darkest Hours Smith, Cecil. Los Angeles Times (9 Feb 1959: A10.
  4. ↑ "Berkeley Square". Variety. February 11, 1959. p. 33.


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