Four Star Playhouse: Season 1
Episodes
Dante's Inferno
Oct 2, 1952 · 30 min
Willie Dante owns a bar and gambling house called Dante's Inferno. One night, the wife of an acquaintance tells Willie that her husband has threatened her. Willie comforts her and
The Lost Silk Hat
Oct 23, 1952 · 30 min
Englishman must retrieve his hat after visiting his love.
Backstage
Nov 6, 1952 · 30 min
An actor named Paul is out on an evening stroll when he sees a young woman attempting to jump off a bridge. After a struggle, he discovers her name is Amy and she is homeless. Paul
Welcome Home
Nov 20, 1952 · 30 min
A notorious criminal returns to his home town after 15 years away, and a young man wants to join him in notoriety and, probably, death at the hands of police.
The Officer and the Lady
Dec 18, 1952 · 30 min
A reformed pickpocket in Paris obtains the purse of an attractive woman. He reads a letter telling about her dying son, and he decides to grant the boy's wish to meet his father.
Man on a Train
Jan 15, 1953 · 30 min
William encounters an old acquaintance, John Dwerrihouse, on a train with 75,000 pounds. Only later did William learn that Dwerrihouse had disappeared four months earlier after emb
Trail's End
Jan 29, 1953 · 30 min
A famous marshal of Dodge City sets out in search of the murderous Sonoma Kid and runs into a tragedy of the desert.
Sound Off, My Love
Feb 12, 1953 · 30 min
Woman buys hearing aid and hears husband plot her murder.
The Man in the Box
Feb 26, 1953 · 30 min
Boyer plays four roles in story of a director and his woes.
The Man Who Walked Out On Himself
Mar 26, 1953 · 30 min
After separating from his wife, a wealthy clubman is about to marry a much young woman -- whereupon his mirror image walks out on him in disgust.
The Last Voyage
Apr 23, 1953 · 30 min
Sea captain discovers a time bomb is planted on his ship.
The Ladies On His Mind
May 21, 1953 · 30 min
A psychiatrist listens to his female patients go on about their troubles. As they talk, he imagines himself within each of their stories.
To Whom It May Concern
Jun 4, 1953 · 30 min
A bank employee mails a letter to his boss confessing to stealing $7000 and includes the stocks he bought with the money. As he puts a gun to his head, he sees in the paper that th