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Release Year1953
Runtime5 Seasons
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes2
Director—
Writers—
TypeWeb Series
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast0 credited
Also Known AsDouglas Fairbanks, Jr., Presents
About Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Presents
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Presents, is a 1950s syndicated anthology series hosted and occasionally starring Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.. The series offered Buster Keaton in his first dramatic role in the episode entitled "The Awakening". British actor Christopher Lee appeared in varied role in thirteen episodes, including "Destination Milan". The program aired from 7 January 1953 to 11 February 1957 for a total of 117 episodes. Fairbanks himself starred in forty-eight episodes. In Melbourne, Australia the series was aired under the title Chesebrough Ponds Playhouse.
Directed by —, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Presents leans on a strong ensemble — — — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1953.
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