Portrait of a Murderer (Playhouse 90)

"Portrait of a Murderer" was an American television play broadcast on February 27, 1958, as part of the second season of the CBS television series Playhouse 90. Leslie Stevens wrote the teleplay, as an adaptation of a story by Abby Mann. Arthur Penn directed, Martin Manulis produced, and Dominick Dunne was an assistant to producer. Tab Hunter and Geraldine Page starred. Hunter received an Emmy nomination for his performance.[1]

"Portrait of a Murderer"
Playhouse 90 episode
Geraldine Page and Tab Hunter in "Portrait of a Murderer"
Episode no.	Season 2 Episode 25
Directed by	Arthur Penn
Written by	Leslie Stevens (adaptation), Abby Mann (story)
Original air date	February 27, 1958 (1958-02-27)
Guest appearances
Tab Hunter as Donald Bashor Geraldine Page as Florry

Plot

A respected man, Donal Bashor, commits a robbery and is suspected of two recent murders.

Cast

The following performers received screen credit for their performances:[1]

Tab Hunter - Donald Bashor
Geraldine Page - Florry
Rudy Bond - Eddie
Elizabeth Patterson - Mrs. Finch
Frank London - Jackie
Ned Glass - Charlie
Barbara Turner - Sandra
Sid Clute - Mr. Cooney
Richard Bisutti - Bobby
Donald Foster - Psychiatrist
Joe Perry - Records Officer
Almira Sessions - Murdered Woman
Edwin Jerome - Judge
Jules Maitland - Interviewer
Joe A. Mayo - Policeman
Glenn Turnbull - Policeman
Bill Boyett - Policeman
Gary Walberg - Policemen

References

"Playhouse 90, Season 2". Classic TV Archive. Retrieved February 26, 2021.

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