The Lovers (16 Feb. 1960)

Evil spirits are determined to break up the romance between Otto, a patron at a Viennese tavern, and Elsa, a beautiful waitress there. But the connection between the two lovers seems to be stronger than the spirits counted on.

Director:

John Newland

Writers:

Russell Beggs, Merwin Gerard (creator),

Stars:

Vanessa Brown, John Beal, Rudolph Anders

Cast

Episode cast overview:
Vanessa Brown	...	Elsa Schuldorf
John Beal	...	Otto Becher
Rudolph Anders	...	Josef
Lili Valenty	...	Mrs. Schuldorf
Sig Ruman	...	Franz Schuldorf
Irene Tedrow	...	Dr. J.H. Sesselshreiber
John Newland	...	Himself - Host

Storyline

Evil spirits are determined to break up the romance between Otto, a patron at a Viennese tavern, and Elsa, a beautiful waitress there. But the connection between the two lovers seems to be stronger than the spirits counted on.

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Genres:

Drama | Fantasy | Mystery | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 February 1960 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Joseph M. Schenck Enterprises

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

User Reviews

Ghostly Disapproval

In Vienna, retired postman John Beal (as Otto Becher) falls in love with busty young waitress Vanessa Brown (as Elsa Schuldorf), but friends like Rudolph Anders (as Josef) and relatives don't approve of the May/December romance. Even more startling, ghosts don't approve, either. "Books fall out of bookcases, phonograph start playing by themselves, mirrors shatter," and statues break whenever Mr. Beal tries to kiss Ms. Brown. Beal seeks help from psychologist Irene Tedrow (as J.H. Sesselshreiber), but she isn't very helpful. The ghosts won't go away... Could it be the accents?

*** The Lovers (2/16/60) John Newland ~ John Beal, Vanessa Brown, Rudolph Anders, Irene Tedrow