Berkeley Square (1959 film)

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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]

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Plot

Cast

Reception

The Los Angeles Times said "the cast was largely inept" except for Janet Munro. [2]

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References

  1. 2 ACTRESSES JOIN CAST OF TV DRAMA: New York Times 14 Jan 1959: 47.
  2. THE TV SCENE: Wisdom Shines in Darkest Hours Smith, Cecil. Los Angeles Times (9 Feb 1959: A10.