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Goodyear Playhouse

The Expendable House

  • Episode aired Oct 9, 1955
  • 1h
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An expendable house is built for an upcoming atomic test.An expendable house is built for an upcoming atomic test.An expendable house is built for an upcoming atomic test.
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  • Director
    • Daniel Petrie
  • Writer
    • Reginald Rose
  • Stars
    • Mario Alcalde
    • John Cassavetes
    • Glenda Farrell
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  • Director
    • Daniel Petrie
  • Writer
    • Reginald Rose
  • Stars
    • Mario Alcalde
    • John Cassavetes
    • Glenda Farrell
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    Mario Alcalde
    Mario Alcalde
    • Pvt. Stonemanas Pvt. Stoneman
    John Cassavetes
    John Cassavetes
    • Paul Davisas Paul Davis
    Glenda Farrell
    Glenda Farrell
    • Mrs. Davisas Mrs. Davis
    Paul Hartman
    Paul Hartman
    • Mr. Davisas Mr. Davis
    Pat Hingle
    Pat Hingle
    • Castlemanas Castleman
    James Holden
    • Virgilas Virgil
    Dots Johnson
    Dots Johnson
    • Penrodas Penrod
    Jack Klugman
    Jack Klugman
    • Pvt. Yarrowas Pvt. Yarrow
    Henry Lascoe
    Henry Lascoe
    • Sgt. Catesas Sgt. Cates
    Joan Lorring
    Joan Lorring
    • Mildredas Mildred
    • (as Dellie Ellis)
    Mort Marshall
    Mort Marshall
    • Pvt. Feeneyas Pvt. Feeney
    Lee Philips
    Lee Philips
    • Pvt. Sangeras Pvt. Sanger
    Gena Rowlands
    Gena Rowlands
    • Bettyas Betty
    Arthur Storch
    Arthur Storch
    • Lt. Parkeras Lt. Parker
    Vaughn Taylor
    Vaughn Taylor
    • Colonelas Colonel
    • Director
      • Daniel Petrie
    • Writer
      • Reginald Rose
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    An expendable house is built for an upcoming atomic test.
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    • Release date
      • October 9, 1955 (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • Showcase Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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