The Purloined Letter (29 Apr. 1952)

In 1880 France, wealthy Danielle is determined that her husband, Victor, becomes a success in politics. She pays 2 million francs to the elderly Premiere Marcord to name Victor the minister... See full summary »

Director:

Robert Stevens

Writers:

Raphael Hayes (adapted for television by), Edgar Allan Poe (story)

Stars:

Mary Sinclair, Arnold Moss, Edgar Stehli

Cast

Episode credited cast:
Mary Sinclair	...	Danielle
Arnold Moss	...	Paul Marin
Edgar Stehli	...	Premiere Marcord
Douglass Watson	...	Victor (as Douglas Watson)
Leon Askin	...	Ramon
Henry Beckman	...	Aide
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Rex Marshall	...	Himself - Announcer

Storyline

In 1880 France, wealthy Danielle is determined that her husband, Victor, becomes a success in politics. She pays 2 million francs to the elderly Premiere Marcord to name Victor the minister of justice and, in exchange, he writes her a note guaranteeing the job. The unscrupulous Marin, who presently holds that title, steals the letter and threatens to make it public and destroy Marcord. It is up to Danielle to find the letter and save the government.

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Genres:

Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 April 1952 (USA)

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

As Marin is delivering his ultimatum to Premiere Marcord, one of the cameras moves in on the pair and directly into the shot. It remained onscreen for several seconds.

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