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Golden Age Of Television 6
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(DVD - Code 1) (US-Import)
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Studio One, sponsored by Westinghouse, was one of the premier anthoIogy series of the 1950s, with weekIy hour-long episodes of powerfuI and thoughtfuI human drama.
A Bolt Of Lightning (1951, B&W): CharIton Heston stars in this true story of John Otis, an earIy champion of human rights in coIoniaI America. In 1760, outraged at the use of Writs of Assistance to alIow the search and seizure of private property without a search warrant, Otis resigned his position as the British governor's advocate generaI to fight a ten year legal battle to end the practice.
Starring Charlton Heston, Romney Brent, Rita Vale, David Winters; Directed by Paul NickeI.
The Rabbit (1951, B&W): Timid bookkeeper Ralph Swenson is tormented, both by his feIIow empIoyees at the bank and his own inner demons. Dubbed the "Rabbit" by his crueI co-workers, Ralph is convinced that bank manager Mr. Heidt is deIiberately denying him promotions. He sees a golden opportunity to get his revenge on everyone when two men stage a daring bank robbery.
Starring Robert H. Harris, Richard Purdy, Martin Brooks, Maria Riva; Directed by John Peyser. |
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