The Trap of Solid Gold (4 Jan. 1967)

A mid-level company executive is assured by his superiors that he's being groomed for better things, and an upcoming project could assure his future at the company, but in the meantime he ... See full summary »

Director:

Paul Bogart

Writers:

John D. MacDonald (story), Ellen M. Violett (teleplay)

Stars:

John Baragrey, James Broderick, Dustin Hoffman

Cast

Episode credited cast:
John Baragrey	...	Ed Bartlett
James Broderick	...	Hal Crady
Dustin Hoffman	...	J.J. Semmons
Dina Merrill	...	Ginny Weldon
Conrad Nagel	...	Mr. Mallory
Cliff Robertson	...	Ben Weldon

Storyline

A mid-level company executive is assured by his superiors that he's being groomed for better things, and an upcoming project could assure his future at the company, but in the meantime he and his wife are spending themselves into near-poverty trying to "keep up appearances"--expensive house in the suburbs, pricey dinners in town with his bosses, etc.--in order to impress the higher-ups who hold his future in their hands.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Musical

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 January 1967 (USA)

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

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