Douglas Fairbanks Presents

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Douglas Fairbanks Presents
Country of origin UK/US
Original language(s) English
Production
Running time 25 minutes
Release
Original network syndicated
External links
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Douglas Fairbanks Presents, also known as Rheingold Theater, is a 1950s syndicated half-hour anthology series hosted by and occasionally starring Douglas Fairbanks Jr. The show was produced by Douglas Fairbanks Jr. Productions for NBC and was filmed at the British National Studios, Elstree, England.[1] The series offered Buster Keaton in his first dramatic role in the episode entitled "The Awakening". British actor Christopher Lee appeared in varied roles in thirteen episodes, including "Destination Milan".[2] The program aired in America on NBC from 7 January 1953 to 11 February 1957 for a total of 155 episodes. Fairbanks himself starred in forty-eight episodes.[3] In Melbourne, Australia the series was aired under the title Chesebrough Ponds Playhouse.

Archive status

Out of an original total of 157 episodes, 82 episodes are currently missing.

References

  1. http://ctva.biz/UK/DouglasFairbanks.htm
  2. Alex McNeil, Total Television, New York: Penguin Books, 1997
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