Orient Express (TV series)

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Orient Express is a 1953 anthology drama television series filmed in Europe and syndicated in the United States. [1] Each episode ties-in with a story connected to the famed railroad from which the series takes its name. [2]

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There were 26 half hour episodes produced, [3] among them:

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References

  1. "Classic TV Archive" . Retrieved August 1, 2010.
  2. Gene Plotnik (October 10, 1953). "TV Film Reviews – Orient Express". Billboard. p. 10.
  3. "Reviews of TV Film Shows". Billboard. December 26, 1953. p. 10. For Full Detailed Review See The Billboard, October 10, 1953, Issue.