Cavalcade (The 20th Century Fox Hour)
"Cavalcade" is a 1955 episode of the anthology TV series The 20th Century Fox Hour. It is an adaptation of the play by Noël Coward which had been filmed in 1933. It was the first episode of the series and also included a behind the scenes account of other productions at 20th Century Fox hosted by Joseph Cotten.[1][2]
| "Cavalcade" | |
|---|---|
| The 20th Century Fox Hour episode | |
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| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 1 |
| Directed by | Lewis Allen |
| Written by | Peter Packer |
| Based on | Cavalcade by Noël Coward |
| Narrated by | Michael Rennie |
| Produced by | Otto Lang |
| Original air date | 5 October 1955 |
| Running time | 60 mins |
Cast
- Merle Oberon as Jane Marryot
- Michael Wilding as Robert Marryot
- Nora O'Mahoney as Ellen Bridges
- Noel Drayton as Alfred Bridges
- Victoria Warde as Margaret Harris
- Doris Lloyd as Mrs. Snapper
- Richard Lupino as Joey Marryot
- Jennifer Raine as Fanny Bridges
- Marcia Henderson as Edith Harris
- John Irving as Edward Marryot
- Carolyn Jones as Marcia Bridges
Reception
The Daily News said "save for Walt Disney's contributions, it was the most promising bid for the favor of the video audience made so far by a major picture studio."[3]
References
- "GEORGE SANDERS TO BE VIDEO HOST / Cast as Narrator of Filmed Series, 'The Ringmaster.' Built on Circus Stories", The New York Times (September 1, 1955, p.46) Retrieved February 12, 2019
- Starr, Eva (12 October 1955). "Inside TV". Morning Call. p. 15.
- Gross, Ben (7 October 1955). "20th Century Fox Hour Opens with 'Cavalcade'". Daily News. p. 60.
External links
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