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Screen Director's Playhouse

Screen Director's Playhouse

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Overview

Presented by Eastman Kodak, this show was a series of original scripts directed by acclaimed directors and featuring well-known performers. The stories ranged from musicals to comedies and dramas.

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About Screen Director's Playhouse

Screen Director's Playhouse is a comedy, drama series that first aired in 1955. Presented by Eastman Kodak, this show was a series of original scripts directed by acclaimed directors and featuring well-known performers. The stories ranged from musicals to comedies and dramas.

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