Crossroads (1955–1957)

The anthology series dramatized the lives of clergymen of all faiths and the problems they faced in both their professional and personal lives.

Stars:

Jeff Morrow, Douglass Dumbrille, Robert Carson

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Jeff Morrow	...	Minister (6 episodes, 1956-1957)
Douglass Dumbrille	...	Max Markey (6 episodes, 1956-1957)
Robert Carson	...	Coach Mike (5 episodes, 1955-1957)
Frank J. Scannell	...	Buck (5 episodes, 1955-1957)
Ray Teal	...	Ben Sauter (5 episodes, 1956)
Denver Pyle	...	Cort (4 episodes, 1955-1956)
Robert Paquin	...	Harry Peters (4 episodes, 1955-1956)
Pat O'Brien	...	Father Edward Sullivan (4 episodes, 1956-1957)
Dorothy Green	...	Bernice Sloan (4 episodes, 1956-1957)
Donald Woods	...	Father Francis L. Sampson (4 episodes, 1956-1957)
Philip Ahn	...	Ah Hiu (3 episodes, 1955-1956)
Jonathan Hale	...	Dr. Stetson (3 episodes, 1955-1956)
Brian Donlevy	...	Dr. Roy Bell (3 episodes, 1955-1957)
Richard Denning	...	Dr. Ira Langston (3 episodes, 1955-1956)
Vincent Price	...	Rabbi Gershom Seixas (3 episodes, 1955-1956)
Dick Foran	...	Father James Lorgan (3 episodes, 1956-1957)
Russell Johnson	...	Jack Fromer (3 episodes, 1955-1956)
Adam Kennedy	...	Art Jackson (3 episodes, 1956-1957)
Robert Armstrong	...	Casey (3 episodes, 1955-1957)
Barbara Woodell	...	Mrs. McClure (3 episodes, 1956-1957)
Arthur Franz	...	Father Robert W. Greene (3 episodes, 1956-1957)
Stephen McNally	...	Father Edward J. Flanagan (3 episodes, 1956-1957)
Lloyd Corrigan	...	David Selden (3 episodes, 1955-1957)
Michael Landon	...	Danny (3 episodes, 1956-1957)
Lester Matthews	...	Dr. Ashley (3 episodes, 1956-1957)
Barry Kelley	...	Matt Whaley (3 episodes, 1955-1956)
Roy Roberts	...	Capt. Walter A. Bascomb (3 episodes, 1956-1957)
G. Pat Collins	...	Detective Cady (3 episodes, 1955-1956)
Joseph V. Perry	...	Martinez (3 episodes, 1955-1956)
John Alderson	...	Jagger (3 episodes, 1956-1957)
Raymond Greenleaf	...	Gibson Coller (3 episodes, 1955-1956)
Russell Hicks	...	Judge Irving (3 episodes, 1955-1957)
Lawrence Dobkin	...	Al Mackler (3 episodes, 1955-1956)
Hugh Gallagher	...	Johnny Lamson (3 episodes, 1957)
Harry Antrim	...	Cartwright (3 episodes, 1956-1957)
Will J. White	...	Judge (3 episodes, 1956-1957)
Ruth Lee	...	Mrs. Connors (3 episodes, 1956)
Carl Benton Reid	...	Brig. Gen. James H. O'Neill (3 episodes, 1955-1957)
Richard Arlen	...	Father Slee (3 episodes, 1956-1957)
David Brian	...	Minister (3 episodes, 1956-1957)

Storyline

The anthology series dramatized the lives of clergymen of all faiths and the problems they faced in both their professional and personal lives.

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Plot Keywords:

anthology

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 October 1955 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Federal Telefilms, Sterling Films (IV)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

User Reviews

Highly influenced my life

I was only seven or eight years old when I watched this show on television, but it so influenced me at a young age that, later in life, I entered the seminary. Now at age 60 some of the scenes are still fresh in my memory. I clearly remember the beginning of each episode with the man walking down a path that was shaped like a cross.

I especially remember an episode with a priest being hung as if on a cross with his feet in ice and loud speakers constantly blaring in his ears "preach, talk, preach, talk". It made me realize that the life of the clergy can be riddled with bigotry and persecution.

Would that we could have shows like this on television today.