Sunday Night Theatre
Season 8
14 episodes
Episode 8
Myself a Stranger
Jan 27, 1957
Episode 10
Twelfth Night
Mar 10, 19571h 30m
TMDB rating 8.0TMDB
Viola and Sebastian are lookalike twins, separated by a shipwreck. Viola lands in Illyria, where she disguises herself like her brother and goes into the service of the Duke Orsino. Orsino sends her to help him woo the Lady Olivia, who doesn't want the Duke, but finds that she likes the new messenger the Duke's sending. Then, of course, Viola's brother shows up, and merry hell breaks loose. Meanwhile, Olivia's uncle and his cohorts are trying to find some way to get back at Olivia's officious majordomo, Malvolio.
Episode 13
Requiem for a Heavyweight
Mar 31, 1957
An over-the-hill heavyweight boxing champion who suffers from the ravages of years of head trauma is exploited by his manager, despite the efforts of a compassionate young woman who tries to help him recover his self-respect.
Episode 23
The Lass of Richmond Hill
Jun 9, 1957
The Prince of Wales, contrary to strict royal protocol, falls in love with a commoner, Maria Fitzherbert, and plans to marry her.
Episode 25
Edward, My Son
Jun 23, 1957
Arnold Boult is determined to make his son a success at all costs. He commits arson, causes two suicides, and bribes people. His wife, unable to leave him, becomes alcoholic and dies. His son is killed. After doing time in prison he searches for his illegitimate grandson.
Episode 26
Abe Lincoln in Illinois
Jun 30, 1957
Before becoming one of America's greatest presidents, Abraham Lincoln had a long career as a businessman, lawyer, government official and elected representative for the state of Illinois. This film looks at the rise of this self-educated statesman, including his famous series of public debates with rival Stephen Douglas. A glimpse is also shown of some of the more personal aspects of his Lincoln's life, including the early romance and heartbreak he experienced with Ann Rutledge.
Episode 28
The Magnificent Egotist
Jul 14, 1957
Episode 33
The Girl at the Next Table
Aug 18, 1957
Episode 34
Time and the Conways (II)
Aug 25, 1957
Episode 36
Mrs. Wickens in the Fall
Sep 8, 1957
Episode 37
Who Cares?
Sep 15, 1957
Episode 42
The Mulberry Bush
Oct 20, 1957
Episode 50
The Trial of Mary LaFarge
Dec 15, 1957
Episode 51
Who Cares?
Sep 15, 1957