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Release Year1953
Runtime0h 30m
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Family
Votes1
DirectorAlan Dinehart
WritersAlan Dinehart
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsA String of Blue Beads
About A String of Blue Beads
A STRING OF BLUE BEADS is a slight little Christmas tale that was a pilot for an anthology series of short stories that never came to be. What makes this little film fascinating is it was one of the earliest color broadcasts on television and happily is one of the few early color productions for TV that can be seen in color now. Early color television productions seem to have had a limited color capability much like the early 1930's attempts at Technicolor. This actually adds to the charm of this little Christmas story giving in an "old time" feel.
Directed by Alan Dinehart, A String of Blue Beads leans on a strong ensemble — Louis Jourdan, Ellen-Cobb Hill, Margaret Hamilton — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1953.
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