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The Philco Television Playhouse•Season 6•Episode 15

The Mother

Apr 4, 195460 min
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A widow tries not to be dependent on her children.

Directed byDelbert Mann
Written byPaddy Chayefsky
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Cast1

Bert Lytell

Bert Lytell

Self - Host

Crew2

Paddy Chayefsky

Paddy Chayefsky

Writer

Delbert Mann

Delbert Mann

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Mother" is episode 15 of The Philco Television Playhouse season 6. Directed by Delbert Mann and written by Paddy Chayefsky, it aired on April 4, 1954.

Next: E16 · The King and Mrs. CandleBest of Season 6