IMDb > "The Alcoa Hour" (1955)

"The Alcoa Hour" (1955) More at IMDbPro »TV series 1955-1957


Overview

User Rating:
6.4/10   14 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
Up 33% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Writers:
Alvin Boretz (writer) (2 episodes)
Michael Brown (writer)
more
Contact:
View company contact information for The Alcoa Hour on IMDbPro.
Seasons:
Release Date:
16 October 1955 (USA) more
Genre:
Plot:
This live series featured adaptations of other works (novels, plays, etc.) plus original works for the show... more
Awards:
Nominated for 6 Primetime Emmys. Another 1 win more

Cast

 (Series Cast [53])
Luis Van Rooten ... Bernstein / ... (4 episodes, 1955-1957)
Loïs Bolton ... Agnes / ... (4 episodes, 1956-1957)
Robert Emhardt ... Doc Jones / ... (4 episodes, 1956-1957)
Robert Dryden ... Co-pilot / ... (4 episodes, 1956)
Paul McGrath ... Father / ... (3 episodes, 1955-1957)
Robert Preston ... Doug Hallock / ... (3 episodes, 1955-1957)

Ed Begley ... Michael Francis Dixon / ... (3 episodes, 1955-1956)
Cathleen Nesbitt ... Angelica / ... (3 episodes, 1955-1956)

Patricia Barry ... Grace Barre / ... (3 episodes, 1956-1957)

Hume Cronyn ... Ralph Grimes / ... (3 episodes, 1956-1957)
Virginia Kaye ... Dorothy Parsons / ... (3 episodes, 1956-1957)
Henry Lascoe ... Bridagiere / ... (3 episodes, 1956-1957)
Vivian Nathan ... Farmer Mother / ... (3 episodes, 1956-1957)

Jason Robards ... Bert Palmer / ... (3 episodes, 1956-1957)
Evelyn Varden ... Clara Carr / ... (3 episodes, 1956-1957)
Milton Selzer ... Fisherman Father / ... (3 episodes, 1956)
Halliwell Hobbes ... Doorman / ... (2 episodes, 1955-1957)
Audra Lindley ... Laura / ... (2 episodes, 1955-1957)
John Williams ... Charles Gillis / ... (2 episodes, 1955-1957)
Russell Collins ... Joe Horton / ... (2 episodes, 1955-1956)

Melvyn Douglas ... Charles Turner / ... (2 episodes, 1955-1956)
Robert Flemyng ... Bennett / ... (2 episodes, 1955-1956)
Brenda Forbes ... Jenkins / ... (2 episodes, 1955-1956)
Hanna Landy ... Gail Parr / ... (2 episodes, 1955-1956)
Howard St. John ... Mr. Meadows / ... (2 episodes, 1955-1956)

Anne Bancroft ... Alegre / ... (2 episodes, 1956-1957)
Edward Binns ... Anderson / ... (2 episodes, 1956-1957)

Lloyd Bridges ... Alec Beggs / ... (2 episodes, 1956-1957)
William Hansen ... R.B. Angus / ... (2 episodes, 1956-1957)
Jeff Harris ... Artie / ... (2 episodes, 1956-1957)
Dennis Kohler ... Buster Joyce / ... (2 episodes, 1956-1957)
John Marley ... Corky / ... (2 episodes, 1956-1957)

Walter Matthau ... Bill Egan / ... (2 episodes, 1956-1957)

Darren McGavin ... Arthur Bryan / ... (2 episodes, 1956-1957)
Gary Merrill ... Johnny Davis / ... (2 episodes, 1956-1957)
Addison Powell ... Arthur Jelliffe / ... (2 episodes, 1956-1957)

Tony Randall ... Bill Holmes / ... (2 episodes, 1956-1957)
Wallace Rooney ... Cooley (2 episodes, 1956-1957)
Dorothy Stickney ... Mrs. Barre (2 episodes, 1956-1957)

Franchot Tone ... Prince / ... (2 episodes, 1956-1957)

Rip Torn ... Kino / ... (2 episodes, 1956-1957)
David White ... Bixby / ... (2 episodes, 1956-1957)
Walter Burke ... Devlin / ... (2 episodes, 1956)
Alden 'Stephen' Chase ... Burou / ... (2 episodes, 1956)
Donald Harron ... Jack / ... (2 episodes, 1956)
Will Kuluva ... Julio Infante / ... (2 episodes, 1956)

Frank Overton ... Barton Steinbach / ... (2 episodes, 1956)
Cameron Prud'Homme ... Alben / ... (2 episodes, 1956)
Polly Rowles ... Janet Archer / ... (2 episodes, 1956)
John Shellie ... Jud / ... (2 episodes, 1956)

Jack Klugman ... George / ... (2 episodes, 1957)

E.G. Marshall ... Herman Magnus / ... (2 episodes, 1957)
Hiram Sherman ... Elton Andrews / ... (2 episodes, 1957)
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

Runtime:
60 min
Country:
Language:
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Filming Locations:

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
"The Stingiest Man in Town" was a musical adaptation of Charles Dickens "A Christmas Carol" with Basil Rathbone singing. more
Movie Connections:
Followed by "Alcoa Theatre" (1957) more

FAQ

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for "The Alcoa Hour" (1955)

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
"The Philco Television Playhouse" "Goodyear Television Playhouse" "General Electric Theater" "Goodyear Theatre" "Lux Playhouse"
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Episode guide Full cast and crew Company credits
News articles IMDb TV section IMDb Drama section
IMDb USA section Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.

You may add a new episode for this TV series by clicking the 'add episode' button