Mr. Paradise (22 May 1959)

Bailey is hired by the Blanton family to investigate a cult which is attempting to mesmerize Cyrus Blanton. The cult is run by Mr. Paradise who is building a new community called Eden which... See full summary »

Director:

Arthur Lubin

Writer:

Frederick Brady (teleplay & story)

Stars:

Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Roger Smith, Edd Byrnes

Cast

Episode credited cast:
Efrem Zimbalist Jr.	...	Stuart Bailey
Roger Smith	...	Jeff Spencer
Edd Byrnes	...	Gerald Lloyd "Kookie" Kookson III
Louis Quinn	...	Roscoe
Byron Keith	...	Lt. Gilmore
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Leslie Barrett	...	Dr. Friendly
Lillian Bronson	...	Mrs. Johnson
Constance Davis	...	Mrs. Nelson
Andrew Duggan	...	Mr. Paradise
Logan Field	...	Saul
John Litel	...	Cyrus Blanton
Hayden Rorke	...	Mr. Standish
Ruth Terry	...	Mrs. Blanton
Patrick Waltz	...	Vincent Blanton
Sandy White	...	Lois (as Sandra White)

Storyline

Bailey is hired by the Blanton family to investigate a cult which is attempting to mesmerize Cyrus Blanton. The cult is run by Mr. Paradise who is building a new community called Eden which rejects the future and embraces the ways of the past. Upon meeting Paradise Bailey becomes suspicious of him and his motives and believes he is more con man than prophet. Lt. Gilmore and the police can do nothing because Paradise is careful not to break any laws. When Blanton falls under Paradise's influence and wills a large portion of his estate to Eden Bailey sends Roscoe and Kookie in undercover as applicants to snoop around.

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 May 1959 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Stage 14, Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros. Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

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