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The Best Episodes of Hallmark Hall of Fame Season 3

Every episode of Hallmark Hall of Fame Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Hallmark Hall of Fame Season 3!

Long-running anthology program sponsored by Hallmark Cards. Beginning in 1951 and continuing into 2019, the series received 80 Emmy Awards, 24 Christopher Awards, 11 Peabody Awards, 9 Golden Globes, and 4 Humanitas Prizes. Early seasons

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Hallmark Hall of Fame Season 3 Episode 1 - A Smile for Damger
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    #1 - A Smile for Damger

    S3:E1

    A woman poses as an agent in the East.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Hallmark Hall of Fame Season 3 Episode 2 - Of Time and the River
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    #2 - Of Time and the River

    S3:E2

    Adaptation of Thomas Wolfe's "Of Time and the River", the deathbed scene.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Hallmark Hall of Fame Season 3 Episode 3 - A Queen's Way
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    #3 - A Queen's Way

    S3:E3

    This is the biographical drama of Catherine Parr, one of the wives of Henry VIII.

    Director:Albert McCleery
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Hallmark Hall of Fame Season 3 Episode 4 - McCoy of Abilene
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    #4 - McCoy of Abilene

    S3:E4

    The story of Joseph Geiting McCoy, American pioneer cattleman.

    Director:Albert McCleery
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Hallmark Hall of Fame Season 3 Episode 5 - Never kick a man upstairs
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    #5 - Never kick a man upstairs

    S3:E5

    The story highlights the early career of "T.R." until the time he became President. It shows how, during those years, Roosevelt was a colorful, forceful, imaginative man who overcame many obstacles, both personal and political, on his rise to the Presidency.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Hallmark Hall of Fame Season 3 Episode 6 - The Imaginary Invalid
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    #6 - The Imaginary Invalid

    S3:E6

    Moliere's rollicking satire tells the story of a wealthy fop, Argan, who fancies himself the victim of dozens of ailments. He accordingly becomes the dupe of the absurd 17th Century doctors, who fill him with worthless medicine and extract valuable fees in return. Argan's saucy maid Toinette, realizing the ridiculous situation of her gullible master, devises a plan that makes him come to his senses.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Hallmark Hall of Fame Season 3 Episode 7 - The Lonely Way
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    #7 - The Lonely Way

    S3:E7

    The moving story of John C. Fremont, one of the great American explorers of the last century is dramatized. Fremont whose explorations helped open a large part of the far West, played a conspicuous part in the winning of California territory from Mexico. An army lieutenant-colonel at the time, he was later court-martialed for insubordination to his superior officer. Disillusioned by this occurance, in which he felt himself blameless, he resigned his commission and once again headed West. After many trying experiences, during which the bulwark of his faith was the enduring love of his wife, Jessie, Fremont struck gold and remade his fortune. He eventually became the first Senator from California.

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  8. Hallmark Hall of Fame Season 3 Episode 8 - Of Time and the River (II)
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    #8 - Of Time and the River (II)

    S3:E8

    The story takes place during the hours just before Gant's demise. The remarkable man and his family are the long suffering wife who finds joy in hearing a compliment about her cooking; Gant's daughter who wants freedom from her father's overwhelming personality and young Eugene Gant who seeks the true meaning og the father-son relationship. The old man, laughing in the face of death, towers about all in what has been acclaimed as a great modern American novel.

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  9. Hallmark Hall of Fame Season 3 Episode 9 - The Courtship of Miles Standish
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    #9 - The Courtship of Miles Standish

    S3:E9

    The struggles of the early Pilgrims at Plymouth rock is dramatized. Beset by illness, food shortage and Indian marauders, the colonists relied almost on courage alone in the realization of a haven that promised them freedom they had long sought. Against this background unfolded the love story of Priscilla and John Alden, including the famous line "Speak for yourself, John" which occurs when Alden asks the maid to give her hand to his friend, Captain Miles Standish.

    Director:Albert McCleery
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Hallmark Hall of Fame Season 3 Episode 10 - The Last Voyage
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    #10 - The Last Voyage

    S3:E10

    The story of Benjamin Franklin's famous trip to Paris during the Revolutionary War and its importance for the American cause is dramatized. In Paris Franklin meets the beautiful Mme. Brillon who helps him establish important acquaintances. But he faced opposition from his fellow American hot-tempered Arthur Lee, and had to use the utmost patience and tact to resolve a most dangerous situation.

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  11. Hallmark Hall of Fame Season 3 Episode 11 - Asop and Rhodope
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    #11 - Asop and Rhodope

    S3:E11

    Slave and story teller Aesop is smitten with slave girl Rhodope.

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  12. Hallmark Hall of Fame Season 3 Episode 12 - Amahl and the Night Visitors
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    #12 - Amahl and the Night Visitors

    S3:E12

    Amahl, a crippled boy, and his poor mother are visited by the Three Wise Men, who stay the night, and are entertained by the villagers. During the night, Amahl's mother tries to steal their jewels, but is caught by the page. Amahl begs for her release, and is rewarded for his pains by being healed. He then leaves with the Three Wise Men.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Hallmark Hall of Fame Season 3 Episode 13 - Blaze of Darkness
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    #13 - Blaze of Darkness

    S3:E13

    About the mid-seventeenth century John Milton used his fiery pen to espouse the cause of Oliver Cromwell against the throne, since he believed that Cromwell would make England the World's first true democracy. Milton worked hard in this cause and though he was warned that continued eye-strain might cause him to lose his sight. Cromwell's advent to power plunged England into a strict dictatorship to Milton's disillusionment. Milton once again took up the pen to denounce Cromwell and, before long, overwork led to the poet's, total blindness. His personal star continued in descent when Charles II, after his restoration, had the poet imprisoned as a traitor. Despite these overwhelming setbacks, Milton lived to write the immortal "Paradise Lost."

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  14. Hallmark Hall of Fame Season 3 Episode 14 - John Marshall and the Burr Case
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    #14 - John Marshall and the Burr Case

    S3:E14

    The story of Chief Justice John Marshall and his dignity and impartiality during the trial of Aaron Burr, the man who killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Hallmark Hall of Fame Season 3 Episode 15 - Crusade to Liberty
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    #15 - Crusade to Liberty

    S3:E15

    James Edward Oglethorpe fought a single-handed battle against the debtor prisons of England. In 1732, Oglethorpe fights a losing battle for the freedom of all unfortunate Englishmen rotting in jail because they owe money. Oglethorpe conceives a plan of starting a colony, to be made up of freed debtors, in the new world. Eventually, a boatload of debtors arrives at what Is later to become Georgia, but warlike Indians imperil the beleaguered band. When his fiancee, Anne Dabney, is murdered by the Indians, Oglethorpe swears vengeance. However, calmer advice prevails, the colony is rebuilt and Oglethorpe becomes Georgia's first governor, outlawing jail terms for men in debt.

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  16. Hallmark Hall of Fame Season 3 Episode 16 - The St. Cloud Storm
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    #16 - The St. Cloud Storm

    S3:E16

    Jane Grey Swisshelm, pioneer newspaper woman, who in 1857 heeded her boss Horace Greeley's advice and headed Westward to the town of St. Cloud, Minnesota, where she attempted to expose the local boss. Her presses were destroyed and she almost lost her life.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Hallmark Hall of Fame Season 3 Episode 17 - King Richard II
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    #17 - King Richard II

    S3:E17

    The story of the King who believed he ruled by divine right and was completely heedless of his personal responsibility to his people and his Kingdom. Deposed by insurgent nobles who rebelled at his excesses, Richard ultimately found dignity and true nobility in the tragedy of his ultimate ruin.

    Directors:Kirk Browning, George Schaefer
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Hallmark Hall of Fame Season 3 Episode 18 - Lone Star
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    #18 - Lone Star

    S3:E18

    Houston goes to Mexican Territory at the suggestion of his friend, President Andrew Jackson. He soon becomes involved in the cause of Texas independence, but in opposition to Stephen Austin, who believes Texas can gain autonomy under Mexican rule. After Austin is imprisoned by the Mexicans, Houston is appointed commander-in-chief of the Texas forces in their fight for freedom. When Houston's orders are ignored, the Alamo falls. However, he rallies his forces and engages a much larger Mexican force under the wily Santa Ana, in a battle in which he employs brilliant military strategy.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Hallmark Hall of Fame Season 3 Episode 19 - The Hands of Clara Schumann
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    #19 - The Hands of Clara Schumann

    S3:E19

    Clara Weick's father strongly objected to her marrying a penniless young composer named Schumann. The law in Vienna then permitted fathers to choose their daughters' mates, and Clara felt obliged to sue in the courts to Rain the right to marry the man of her choice. After a lengthy and humiliating public trial, Clara was victorious and soon married Schumann. They made a triumphal tour of Europe—Schumann composing and Clara playing the concert piano.

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  20. Hallmark Hall of Fame Season 3 Episode 20 - Crusader Against Cruelty
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    #20 - Crusader Against Cruelty

    S3:E20

    The true story of Henry Bergh and his fight against cruelty to children and animals is dramatized.

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  21. Hallmark Hall of Fame Season 3 Episode 21 - Miss Tracy of Mt. Vernon
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    #21 - Miss Tracy of Mt. Vernon

    S3:E21

    Miss Tracy's story is told in order to preserve Washington's home as a national shrine in Mt. Vernon, neutral during the Civil War.

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  22. Hallmark Hall of Fame Season 3 Episode 22 - The Turbulent Air
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    #22 - The Turbulent Air

    S3:E22

    he story of the co-discoverer of oxygen Lavoisier is dramatized.

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  23. Hallmark Hall of Fame Season 3 Episode 23 - The Good Samaritan
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    #23 - The Good Samaritan

    S3:E23

    Story about a man who lives for almost 2,000 years in many nations at many times, attempting to imbue civilization with the meaning and spirit of mercy through the ages. The drama will cover a space in time from the days of Christ to the formation of the Red Cross.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Hallmark Hall of Fame Season 3 Episode 24 - The Road to Tara
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    #24 - The Road to Tara

    S3:E24

    Christian Patricius escapes from pagen Eire and returns in story of St. Patrick.

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  25. Hallmark Hall of Fame Season 3 Episode 25 - Out of Jules Verne
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    #25 - Out of Jules Verne

    S3:E25

    The program salutes the achievement of the father of science fiction. Despite his ardent desire to become a successful writer, Verne failed as a playwright. He abandoned writing for the stage when he married a young widow and started a business in the Stock Exchange at which he also failed. His wife and a friend Nadar the pioneer balloonist encouraged him to write again and his first book, a fantasy about balloon ascension to the planets, became a sensational success when its publication coincided with Nadar's balloon flight over Paris. Verne was also launched on his career as a successful author of science fiction.

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"A Smile for Damger" is the best rated episode of "Hallmark Hall of Fame" season 3. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/27/1953. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Of Time and the River".