---
title: "Evening Primrose"
year: 1966
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/evening-primrose-1966"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 107240
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 51
community_rating: 7.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Evening Primrose (1966) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/evening-primrose-1966

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Evening Primrose is a 1966 television film directed by Paul Bogart and starring Anthony Perkins, Dorothy Stickney, Larry Gates, Charmian Carr, and Margaret Bannerman. The plot follows a man who becomes part of a secret society of people who live in a department store and quickly falls in love with their leader's young maid.

The film has a runtime of 51 minutes and spans genres including drama, music, mystery, and romance. It originally aired in the United States on November 16, 1966.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A man joins a secret society living inside a department store and falls in love."

### Why Watch
- It features a unique premise about a secret society living inside a department store.
- It includes a romance between a newcomer and the leader's young maid.
- It is a short television film with a runtime of 51 minutes.

### Caveats & Content Note
- Available sourcing details are sparse regarding where to stream the film.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone and pacing reflect a 1966 television movie categorized under drama, music, mystery, and romance.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #secret-society, #department-store, #romance, #drama, #mystery, #music

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/evening-primrose-1966#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Paul Bogart
- **Networks / Studios**: Francis Productions, ABC

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Anthony Perkins** as *Charles Snell*
- **Charmian Carr** as *Ella Harkins*
- **Dorothy Stickney** as *Mrs. Monday*
- **Larry Gates** as *Roscoe Potts*
- **Margaret Bannerman** as *Store Person*
- **Margaret Barker** as *Store Person*
- **Leonard Elliott** as *The Judge*
- **Michael Meola** as *The Guard*
- **Dorothy Sands** as *Miss McLeish*
- **Margaretta Warwick** as *Mrs. Bilbee*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Evening Primrose (1966)?
Streaming availability is not specified in the provided sources, though rental or purchase options may be listed on platforms like TMDB.

### Q: Is Evening Primrose (1966) worth watching?
It may appeal to viewers interested in its unique premise about a secret society living in a department store and its 51-minute runtime.

### Q: What is the binge duration for Evening Primrose (1966)?
The film has a total runtime of 51 minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes of Evening Primrose (1966)?
Evening Primrose is a standalone television film rather than a multi-episode series.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Evening Primrose — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/107240)
- [Evening Primrose (1966) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/15352-evening-primrose/prehled/)
- [Evening Primrose (1966)](https://www.sms.cz/film/evening-primrose-1966-a)
- [Evening Primrose (1966): Obsazení, herci, tvůrci a postavy…](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/156526-evening-primrose/tvurci)
- [Evening Primrose (1974) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/evening-primrose-1974)

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