The Wings of the Dove (Playhouse 90)

"The Wings of the Dove"
Playhouse 90 episode
John Baragrey and Dana Wynter in "The Wings of the Dove"
Episode no.Season 3
Episode 14
Directed byRobert Stevens
Written byMeade Roberts (adaptation), Henry James (book)
Original air dateJanuary 8, 1959 (1959-01-08)
Running time1:27:43
Guest appearances
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"The Wings of the Dove" was an American television play broadcast on January 8, 1959 as part of the CBS television series, Playhouse 90. The cast included Dana Wynter, James Donald, and Isabel Jeans. Robert Stevens was the director. The teleplay was written by Meade Roberts as an adaptation of the novel, The Wings of the Dove, by Henry James.

Plot

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In the early 20th century, Kate Croy moves into the London home of her wealthy aunt. The aunt forbids Croy from seeing the writer whom she loves.

Cast

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The cast included the following:[1]

Production

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The program aired on January 8, 1959, on the CBS television series Playhouse 90. Robert Stevens was the director. The teleplay was written by Meade Roberts as an adaptation of the novel by Henry James.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Playhouse 90: The Wings of the Dove". The Paley Center for Media. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  2. ^ "Playhouse 90, Season 3". The Classic TV Archive. Retrieved October 31, 2020.