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Alcoa Theatre

  • TV Series
  • 1957–1960
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
98
YOUR RATING
Alcoa Theatre (1957)
Drama

When "The Alcoa Hour" dramatic anthology series moved from Sunday night to Monday, it was reduced to 30 minutes, retitled "Alcoa Theatre", and the format was changed. Instead of having a com... Read allWhen "The Alcoa Hour" dramatic anthology series moved from Sunday night to Monday, it was reduced to 30 minutes, retitled "Alcoa Theatre", and the format was changed. Instead of having a completely different cast for each episode, the series now used a set group of actors (David ... Read allWhen "The Alcoa Hour" dramatic anthology series moved from Sunday night to Monday, it was reduced to 30 minutes, retitled "Alcoa Theatre", and the format was changed. Instead of having a completely different cast for each episode, the series now used a set group of actors (David Niven, Robert Ryan, Jane Powell, Jack Lemmon and Charles Boyer) who would appear repeatedl... Read all

  • Stars
    • Jack Lemmon
    • David Niven
    • Robert Ryan
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    98
    YOUR RATING
    • Stars
      • Jack Lemmon
      • David Niven
      • Robert Ryan
    • 1User review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 3 Primetime Emmys
      • 3 wins & 7 nominations total

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    Jack Lemmon
    Jack Lemmon
    • Henry Coyle…
    • 1957–1958
    David Niven
    David Niven
    • Mark Garron…
    • 1957–1958
    Robert Ryan
    Robert Ryan
    • Jeff Banner…
    • 1957–1958
    Jane Powell
    Jane Powell
    • Kathy Dorn…
    • 1957–1958
    Charles Boyer
    Charles Boyer
    • Lemaire…
    • 1957–1958
    Jack Carson
    Jack Carson
    • Augie Adams…
    • 1959
    Sandy Kenyon
    Sandy Kenyon
    • Trevor Hastings…
    • 1959
    Joseph Mell
    Joseph Mell
    • Bertelli…
    • 1958
    Michael Pate
    Michael Pate
    • Bert Landon…
    • 1957–1958
    Valerie French
    Valerie French
    • Paula Crowley…
    • 1958–1960
    Lew Ayres
    Lew Ayres
    • Nathan Hardy…
    • 1958–1959
    Cliff Robertson
    Cliff Robertson
    • Johnny Keegan…
    • 1959
    Edward Binns
    Edward Binns
    • Captain Posen…
    • 1957–1960
    David Janssen
    David Janssen
    • Mike Harper…
    • 1957–1958
    Harold J. Stone
    Harold J. Stone
    • Tony Busso…
    • 1958–1959
    DeForest Kelley
    DeForest Kelley
    • Jake Britin…
    • 1958–1959
    Jean Gillespie
    Jean Gillespie
    • Joyce Adams…
    • 1959
    Paul E. Burns
    Paul E. Burns
    • Papa Saintene…
    • 1957
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    Predictable fare, well made with starry cast

    Also known as 'Turn of Fate', this series presents mysteries and stories with a twist - a kind of 1950s Tales of the Unexpected. With stars such as David Niven, Jane Powell, and Robert Ryan, the quality of the acting is high - the stories somewhat easy to work out, but entertaining nonetheless.

    The prints currently airing on TV are sharp and clear so it's likely some restoration has been done; the quality of this series also proves that the 1950s were indeed a golden age for American television, when stage and movie stars alike were embracing the medium.

    Turn of Fate is well worth half an hour of anyone's time and the stories and situations are varied enough for several episodes to be watched without the viewer getting bored.

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    Drama

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    • Trivia
      While most of the productions were serious dramas, a few comedies were also included in the mix.
    • Connections
      Follows The Alcoa Hour (1955)

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    • Release date
      • October 7, 1957 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Turn of Fate
    • Production companies
      • Four Star Productions
      • Screen Gems
      • Showcase Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 30m
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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