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Playhouse 90•Season 1•Episode 25

The Hostess with the Mostes'

6.9/10 · 25 votesMar 21, 195790 min

Ranked #12 of 17 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

The story of Perle Mesta, who became, first, a renowned society hostess, and then an ambassadress.

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Episode Summary

"The Hostess with the Mostes'" is episode 25 of Playhouse 90 season 1. It scored 6.9/10 from 25 votes, ranking #12 of 17 episodes this season (season average 7.2). It aired on March 21, 1957.

Next: E26 · Where's Charley?Best of Season 1