The Philco Television Playhouse The Sudden Guest (Season 2, Episode 23)
TV Episode | Drama

The Philco Television Playhouse

The Sudden Guest (Season 2, Episode 23)

TV Episode | Drama

A New England spinster Miss Leckton disregards her neighbours' cry for help and assistance during a hurricane. She resents the intrusion, especially since her neighbours happen to be Jews.

Director

Delbert Mann

Writers

Christopher LaFarge | Joseph Liss

Producer

Fred Coe

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Edit Released

Updated Feb 5, 1950

Release date

Feb 5, 1950 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 7 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 1 win

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7 cast members

Name	Known for
John Baragrey Actor Actor See fewer	The Loves of Carmen (1948)
Helen Carew Actress Actress See fewer	Robert Montgomery Presents (1950)
Jay Jackson Announcer Announcer See fewer	The Edge of Night (1956)
Jean Muir Actress Actress See fewer	Fugitive in the Sky (1936)
Florence Reed Actress Actress See fewer	The Eternal Sin (1917)
Tonio Selwart Actor Actor See fewer	The Other Side of the Wind (2018)
Frances Waller Actress Actress See fewer	Kraft Theatre (1947)