| "The Dungeon" | |
|---|---|
| Playhouse 90 episode | |
 Agnes Moorehead and Paul Douglas in "The Dungeon" | |
| Episode no. | Season 2 Episode 30 |
| Directed by | David Swift |
| Written by | David Swift |
| Original air date | April 17, 1958 |
| Guest appearances | |
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"The Dungeon" was an American television film broadcast on April 17, 1958, as part of the second season of the CBS television series Playhouse 90 . David Swift wrote the teleplay and directed. Paul Douglas, Agnes Moorehead, and Dennis Weaver starred. [1]
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The following performers received screen credit for their performances: [1]
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