The Clouded Image (Playhouse 90)

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"The Clouded Image"
Playhouse 90 episode
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Episode no.Season 2
Episode 9
Directed by Robert Mulligan
Written byJames P. Cavanaugh (adaptation), Josephine Tey (story)
Original air dateNovember 7, 1957 (1957-11-07)
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"The Clouded Image" was an American television play broadcast on November 7, 1957, as part of the second season of the CBS television series Playhouse 90 . James P. Cavanaugh wrote the teleplay, as an adaptation of Josephine Tey's novel Brat Farrar . Franklin Schaffner directed, and Martin Manulis was the producer. Farley Granger, Judith Anderson, and Vincent Price starred. [1] [2]

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Plot

A young stranger, Brat Farrar, shows up claiming to be the twin brother of a young Englishman, Peter Ashby, who is set to inherit a huge fortune. Farrar claim to have a right to half of the estate. Farley Granger plays the roles of both Peter Ashby and Brat Farrar.

Cast

The following performers received screen credit for their performances:

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References

  1. "Playhouse 90, Season 2". Classic TV Archive. Retrieved February 24, 2021.
  2. "Top Cast in Playhouse". The Hammond Times. November 7, 1957 via Newspapers.com.