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The Best Episodes of Matinee Theater Season 1

Every episode of Matinee Theater Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Matinee Theater Season 1!

The Best Episodes of Matinee Theater Season 1

Matinee Theater is an American anthology series that aired on NBC during the Golden Age of Television, from 1955 to 1958. The series, which ran...

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    #1 - Beginning Now

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    #2 - Make Believe Mother

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    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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    #3 - The Persistent Image

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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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    #4 - I'm Straight with the World

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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.

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    #5 - Progress and Minnie Sweeney

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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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    #6 - The House on Wildwood Lane

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    #7 - Beyond a Reasonable Doubt

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    #8 - One for the Road

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    #9 - An Apple for Miss Myrtle

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    #10 - The Man Without a Country

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    #11 - Jigsaw

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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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    #12 - She's the One with the Funny Face

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    #13 - All the Hoffmeyers in the World

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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.

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    #14 - The Aspern Papers

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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.

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    #15 - Roman Fever

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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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    #16 - Midsummer

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    #17 - The Lady Chooses

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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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    #18 - The Courtship of Miles Standish

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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

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    #19 - Dispossessed

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    #20 - One for the Road

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    A beautiful young socialite is found murdered.

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    #21 - The Touchstone

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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.

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    #22 - Wuthering Heights

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

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    #23 - The Brass Ring

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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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    #24 - Jason

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    A husband has definite ideas about bringing up his children. He feels his way of life on an isolated island is better than letting his offspring be subjected to education and other ""cruelties"" of civilization.

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    #25 - Arrowsmith

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    Three generations come together to celebrate the grandparents' 50th wedding anniversary. During the evening the newly wedded granddaughter insists on modeling her grandmother's wedding gown.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Beginning Now" is the best rated episode of "Matinee Theater" season 1. It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Albert McCleery and written by Frank D. Gilroy, it aired on 10/31/1955. This episode is rated NaN points higher than the second-best, "Make Believe Mother".