Episodes (40)

The Death of Manolete
S02E01 · The Death of Manolete

Sep 12, 1957

The story of the last hours in the life of Spain's most celebrated matador.

The Dark Side of the Earth
S02E02 · The Dark Side of the Earth

Sep 19, 1957

A drama set in 1956, during the unsuccessful Hungarian uprising against the Russians.

Topaze
S02E03 · Topaze

Sep 26, 1957

A mild-mannered schoolteacher gradually abandons all his principles - and finds the success which has always hitherto eluded him.

A Sound of Different Drummers
S02E04 · A Sound of Different Drummers

Oct 03, 1957

A young security police officer in a future totalitarian state is assigned to suppress illegal intellectual activity, including executing book readers. He catches a librarian hiding a banned book and joins her in reading books.

The Playroom
S02E05 · The Playroom

Oct 10, 1957

Three siblings return home when their mother wins a "Mother of the Year" award from a magazine.

Around the World in 90 Minutes
S02E06 · Around the World in 90 Minutes

Oct 17, 1957

October 17, 1957, the CBS Television Network diverted from its typical format of live dramatic presentations for "Playhouse 90" to cover Michael Todd's gigantic party commemorating the one-year anniversary of the release of his film "Around The World In 80 Days". Todd invited 18-thousand people to the gala in New York City's Madison Square Garden though the number probably was far greater because of party-crashers. Walter Cronkite hosted the coverage with future ABC Sports ace Jim McKay and news veteran Bill Leonard handling the interviewing of numerous celebrity ...

The Mystery of Thirteen
S02E07 · The Mystery of Thirteen

Oct 24, 1957

The story of William Palmer, one of the most notorious poisoners in Victorian England - or was he?

The Edge of Innocence
S02E08 · The Edge of Innocence

Oct 31, 1957

A lawyer's new brother-in-law disapproves of his specialty of defending murderers. But when he finds himself accused of murder, he asks for his help.

The Clouded Image
S02E09 · The Clouded Image

Nov 07, 1957

A young stranger, Brat Farrar, shows up claiming to be the twin brother of a young Englishman, Peter Ashby, who is set to inherit a huge fortune. Farrar claim to have a right to half of the estate.

The Jet-Propelled Couch
S02E10 · The Jet-Propelled Couch

Nov 14, 1957

A psychoanalyst treats a noted atomic physicist who believes that he lives on Earth as a scientist in a government research laboratory, and on another planet where he is the dominant authority and has powers of telepathy and teleportation.

The Troublemakers
S02E11 · The Troublemakers

Nov 21, 1957

A group of university students beat and kill an outspoken journalist for the school newspaper. One of the students struggles with his conscience over his vow to remain silent about the event.

Panic Button
S02E12 · Panic Button

Nov 28, 1957

The investigation into a plane crash concludes that it was caused by pilot error. At the inquiry, the co-pilot seeks to place the blame on the captain who died in the crash.

Galvanized Yankee
S02E13 · Galvanized Yankee

Dec 05, 1957

During the American Civil War, the commander of a Northern prisoner of war camp orders the execution of a Confederate soldier. The brother of executed soldier then seeks revenge on the commander.

The Thundering Wave
S02E14 · The Thundering Wave

Dec 12, 1957

Middle-aged actress Victoria Maxwell comes to terms with her destructive lifestyle as she struggles with the lead role in a Broadway-bound play. Matters are complicated by the fact that she is co-starring opposite her estranged husband, Allen Grant, whom she never stopped loving. As the drama begins, Sydney Lowe, a Broadway director, is eager to hire Victoria Maxwell to star in his production of "Thundering Wave," written by his friend Lew Downs, an accomplished writer. Maxwell agrees to take the part, but insists that Sydney hire Grant to play opposite her. Sydney is...

For I Have Loved Strangers
S02E15 · For I Have Loved Strangers

Dec 19, 1957

An American is hired to work for a displaced persons camp in Italy. He falls in love with a Czechoslovakian refugee, but he is confronted with obstacles when he decides to marry and bring his bride back to the United States.

The Lone Woman
S02E16 · The Lone Woman

Dec 26, 1957

Set in Colorado in 1830, the owner of a trading post seeks to annul the marriage between his brother and a Cheyenne woman.

Reunion
S02E17 · Reunion

Jan 02, 1958

A New York lawyer, Jason Merrick, organizes a reunion for his World War II comrades. Each tells a life secret. The reunion becomes a test of the relationship between Merrick and his wife.

The Last Man
S02E18 · The Last Man

Jan 09, 1958

In the old West, Mitch Barrett's wife dies during childbirth. Barrett blames the town's leaders who failed to assist. He seeks revenge by robbing the bank where the rich cattleman who runs the town has deposited his money.

The 80 Yard Run
S02E19 · The 80 Yard Run

Jan 16, 1958

Long ago, Christian made a run of 80 yards to make the winning touchdown in a football game. It was the greatest moment of his life. Or was it the beginning of his decline?

Before I Die
S02E20 · Before I Die

Jan 23, 1958

A surgeon becomes convinced of the innocence of a convicted murderer based on the convict mumbling while under anesthesia. He risks his reputation to save the convict from the electric chair.

The Gentleman from Seventh Avenue
S02E21 · The Gentleman from Seventh Avenue

Jan 30, 1958

Mr. Golden wonders if he has wasted his life; but the news that he is to become a grandfather cheers him.

The Violent Heart
S02E22 · The Violent Heart

Feb 06, 1958

Photographer Paul is invited to a French estate to take pictures but a romance develops with the lady of the house. A sudden death creates a suspicion of murder.

No Time at All
S02E23 · No Time at All

Feb 13, 1958

An airliner flying nonstop at night from Miami to New York fails to check in, then disappears from radar. We see how its disappearance affects people on the ground.

Point of No Return
S02E24 · Point of No Return

Feb 20, 1958

Financier Charles Gray, under consideration for a promotion, is sent to his home town in New England, visits his childhood sweetheart, and questions his life and marriage.

Portrait of a Murderer
S02E25 · Portrait of a Murderer

Feb 27, 1958

Based on a true story, Donald Bashor robs and bludgeons two women to their deaths. While committing the crimes he maintans a normal existence with his girlfriend Florry.

The Last Clear Chance
S02E26 · The Last Clear Chance

Mar 06, 1958

A veteran lawyer must defend his own son when the latter is threatened with disbarment.

The Male Animal
S02E27 · The Male Animal

Mar 13, 1958

The trustees of Midwestern University have forced three teachers out of their jobs for being suspected communists. Trustee Ed Keller has also threatened mild mannered English Professor Tommy Turner, because he plans to read a controversial piece of prose in class. Tommy is upset that his wife Ellen also suggested he not read the passage. Meanwhile, Ellen's old boyfriend, the football player Joe Ferguson, comes to visit for the homecoming weekend. He takes Ellen out dancing after the football rally, causing Tommy to worry that he will lose her to Joe.

The Right Hand Man
S02E28 · The Right Hand Man

Mar 20, 1958

The story of a struggle for control of a Hollywood talent agency.

Turn Left at Mount Everest
S02E29 · Turn Left at Mount Everest

Apr 03, 1958

Story begins at Calcutta, near the end of World War 2. The hero of this romantic comedy is Pvt. Linus Powell of the USAAC. When Powell is transferred across the Himalayas to China he is determined to get back to his girlfriend in Calcutta.

The Dungeon
S02E30 · The Dungeon

Apr 17, 1958

Karl Ohringer is acquitted of murder on grounds that the killing was not intentional. A wealthy and eccentric man, Emery Ganun, decides to take justice into his own hands.

Verdict of Three
S02E31 · Verdict of Three

Apr 24, 1958

Marina Arkwritght is put on trial for allegedly poisoning her son. Three of the jurors have prejudices that they bring to the case.

Rumors of Evening
S02E32 · Rumors of Evening

May 01, 1958

A married American bomber pilot, Capt. Neil Dameron, is stationed at an air base in England during World War II. He falls in love with an English entertainer, Sidney Cantrell.

Not the Glory
S02E33 · Not the Glory

May 08, 1958

A Nazi spy, Wilhelm Konreid, travels to London in 1939, posing as a Polish patriot. He ingratiates himself into high British government circles and is offered a job with the BBC.

Nightmare at Ground Zero
S02E34 · Nightmare at Ground Zero

May 15, 1958

After the first atom bomb test, scientists realize the bomb was more powerful than they expected - which may have terrible results.

Bomber's Moon
S02E35 · Bomber's Moon

May 22, 1958

A hard-hearted Colonel loses many men in his group's bombing missions over World War Two Germany, but keeps on going and won't tolerate lightly a young LIEUTENANT losing his nerve under the strain,who refuses to continue.

Natchez
S02E36 · Natchez

May 29, 1958

A Civil War veteran returns home to find his father has become a social pariah.

The Innocent Sleep
S02E37 · The Innocent Sleep

Jun 05, 1958

When a rich man marries a much younger wife and his ailing health gets rather worse, the housekeeper suspects a murder attempt is looming.

A Town Has Turned to Dust
S02E38 · A Town Has Turned to Dust

Jun 19, 1958

A weakling sheriff is unable to prevent a lynching. Can he redeem himself by preventing a second one?

The Great Gatsby
S02E39 · The Great Gatsby

Jun 26, 1958

A Midwesterner becomes fascinated with his wealthy neighbor, who obsesses over his lost love.

Bitter Heritage
S02E40 · Bitter Heritage

Aug 07, 1958

Following the death of Jesse James, his peace-loving, law-abiding son, Jesse Jr., and his uncle Frank return to the family's home town, hoping to live peaceably and raise horses.

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Playhouse 90 Season 2 (1957) is released on Sep 12, 1957 and the latest season 4 of Playhouse 90 is released in 1959. Watch Playhouse 90 online - the English Comedy TV series from United States. Playhouse 90 is directed by John Frankenheimer,Franklin J. Schaffner,Ralph Nelson,Vincent J. Donehue and created by Rod Serling with Richard Joy and Paul Lambert.

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Playhouse 90

Countries:

United States

Language:

English

Production Companies:

CBS, Filmaster Productions, Screen Gems Television

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