O. Henry Playhouse

The O. Henry Playhouse was an early American anthology television series which featured television adaptations of short stories written by 19th-century author O. Henry and primarily set in New York City. The series was both hosted and narrated by Thomas Mitchell, who portrayed the title character, and featured several television and film stars during its run such as DeForest Kelley, Lisa Montell, Otto Kruger, Max Showalter and Ernest Borgnine. The series was syndicated and initially ran from January 23 to May 25, 1957, and its final episode aired on November 19 of that year.

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Cast

Thomas Mitchell

Preston Foster

John McCaskey

Kathleen Freeman

Maggie McCaskey

Paul Engle

Paul Engle

Terry Moran

Thomas Browne Henry

Mister Toomey

Elaine Riley

Mrs. Moran

Jess Kirkpatrick

Jess Kirkpatrick

Tim

Perk Lazelle

Perk Lazelle

Vendor

Jim Davis

Robert Arnold

Peggie Castle

Fern Kilbane

Ian MacDonald

Lafe Kilbane

Paul Hahn

Paul Hahn

The Gunman

Louise Smith

Louise Smith

Emily Harper

Robert Karnes

Jimmy Wells

George Selk

George Selk

Pop

Albert Cavens

Albert Cavens

Dealer

Phil Bloom

Phil Bloom

Townsman

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