The Best Episodes of Matinee Theater

A 15-year-old boy who suffers from lack of attention tries to get attention from his mother by showing off a watch he has stolen.

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Director: Lamont Johnson

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Director: Albert McCleery

Writer: Frank D. Gilroy

A man who left his wife and infant son turns up years later. He drops in for a visit at the home of his now-married son and grandchildren. His sudden appearance and penchant for gambling wreak havoc in his son's home.

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A once successful writer, who now verges on the alcoholic, makes one last attempt to sell his latest work. When this fails, he must decide which is more important, personal integrity or money.

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This is the tragic love story of a man and woman who fall in love as youngsters, but each married another.

Director: Boris Sagal

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A young intern tries to convince his fiance she shouldn't have the responsibility of supporting her divorced sister and the sister's child.

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Director: Lamont Johnson

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An elderly father is being pressured by his family to sell his orange groves to a real estate developer. He resists but starts to reconsider when he considers that his tomboy grandaughter could use the money to develope her singing career.

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During all the years of their married life, Helen has been bullied by her husband Phil--about the neglected house, her ill health and the care of their son. Lately, Phil has been seeing much of Ruth, their next-door-neighbor, whose husband Matt, according to Phil, is ""an unambitious cop."" A terrible accident reveals Phil as he really is.

Director: Walter Grauman

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In a Korean battle five Americans become detached from their company. They take over a hut in which they find and capture two North Korean soldiers, and an orphaned youngster. The boy soon becomes their mascot.

Director: Arthur Hiller

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A shy school principal and a rising young attorney are both in love with the same woman. A man who looks a great deal like Abraham Lincoln arrives in town as a summer boarder and becomes involved in the situation.

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Director: Boris Sagal

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The daughter and sister of a pretty widown decide to play Cupid. Both want to marry her off to a likely suitor. - Tv Guide

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A Polish merchant learns that his teen-age son and daughter have been won over to communism. He laboriously arranges an escape from the country, with his rebellious son virtually his prisoner. Even in Sweden their trouble continues, as the son informs on a priest who has aided their escape. - Tv Guide

Director: Lamont Johnson

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A beautiful young socialite is found murdered.

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A middle-aged bachelor thus far has avoided matrimony. His friends, knowing he is in need of money, arrange a meeting with a prospective bride who might be willing to support a husband.

Director: Arthur Hiller

Writer: Jerome Ross

A mother discovers she is falling in love with the man her daughter has married.

Director: Lamont Johnson

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A meek little file clerk turns into a veritable tiger when his boss hires an efficiency expert. His file system has worked for 30 years. and he's not going to change it for an efficiency expert.

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Writer: Helene Hanff