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1. Public Defender (1954–1955)
Episode: Confession of Guilt (1954)

30 min | Crime, Drama

8.4

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A woman confesses to shooting her ex-husband and is to stand trial for murder. Her boyfriend tells the public defender what really happened.

Director: Paul Guilfoyle | Stars: Reed Hadley, Doe Avedon, Don Haggerty, Walter Coy

Votes: 10

2. The Philco Television Playhouse (1948–1956)
Episode: What Makes Sammy Run? (1949)

Drama

8.0

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An unscrupulous go-getter ascends to the heights of the movie business.

Director: Fred Coe | Stars: Doe Avedon, Philip Bourneuf, Solen Burry, José Ferrer

Votes: 13

3. Night on Earth (1991)

R | 129 min | Comedy, Drama

7.7

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68 Metascore

An anthology of 5 different cab drivers in 5 American and European cities and their remarkable fares on the same eventful night.

Director: Jim Jarmusch | Stars: Winona Ryder, Gena Rowlands, Lisanne Falk, Alan Randolph Scott

Votes: 66,045 | Gross: $2.02M

4. Big Town (1950–1956)

TV-MA | 30 min | Drama

7.7

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"Big Town" was a long-running, highly-successful network radio series (1937- 1952) and film series ("I Cover the Underworld," "Underworld After Dark," and "Underworld Scandal") before ... See full summary »

Stars: Patrick McVey, Mark Stevens, Jane Nigh, Mary K. Wells

Votes: 58

5. Love Streams (1984)

PG-13 | 141 min | Drama

7.6

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Two closely bound, emotionally wounded souls reunite after years apart.

Director: John Cassavetes | Stars: Gena Rowlands, John Cassavetes, Diahnne Abbott, Seymour Cassel

Votes: 6,641

6. Matinee Theatre (1955–1958)

60 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery

7.6

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A daily anthology show, featuring original material, as well as adaptations of literary classics.

Stars: John Conte, Peter Hansen, Sarah Churchill, Johnny Crawford

Votes: 133

7. The Philco Television Playhouse (1948–1956)

60 min | Drama

7.6

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This live dramatic series featured original stories and adaptations of novels, plays, etc., during its eight-year run. During the first year, the show was sponsored by the Actor's Equity ... See full summary »

Stars: Bert Lytell, Jay Jackson, Bob Stanton, E.G. Marshall

Votes: 137

8. Public Defender (1954–1955)

30 min | Crime, Drama

7.6

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Bart Matthews defends the poor and others who cannot afford an attorney. All episodes are based on actual cases from across the country.

Stars: Reed Hadley, John Close, Herschel Graham, Brick Sullivan

Votes: 112

9. The Ford Television Theatre (1952–1957)

30 min | Drama

7.5

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This show started in New York City, with Broadway actors and actresses. It then moved to Hollywood, California, where Hollywood actors and actresses headed the cast.

Stars: Philip Carey, Laraine Day, Willis Bouchey, Thomas Mitchell

Votes: 276

10. Alcoa Theatre (1957–1960)

30 min | Drama

7.5

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When The Alcoa Hour dramatic anthology series moved from Sunday night to Monday, both the name and the format were changed. Instead of having a completely different cast for each episode, ... See full summary »

Stars: Jack Lemmon, David Niven, Robert Ryan, Jane Powell

Votes: 90

11. Goodyear Theatre (1957–1960)

30 min | Drama

7.2

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Goodyear Theatre is a 30-minute dramatic television anthology series telecast on NBC.

Stars: David Niven, Robert Ryan, Jane Powell, Peter Leeds

Votes: 69

12. Climax! (1954–1958)

Unrated | 60 min | Drama

6.7

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This was an anthology series that presented a different story and different set of characters on each episode. It ran from 1954 to 1958 and featured Casino Royale of James Bond fame, which led to two theatrical movies of the same name.

Stars: William Lundigan, Art Gilmore, Mary Costa, Michael Rennie

Votes: 260

13. The High and the Mighty (1954)

Not Rated | 147 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

6.6

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When a commercial airliner develops engine problems on a trans-Pacific flight and the pilot loses his nerve, it is up to the washed-up co-pilot Dan Roman to bring the plane in safely.

Director: William A. Wellman | Stars: John Wayne, Claire Trevor, Laraine Day, Robert Stack

Votes: 6,552

14. The Boss (1956)

Approved | 89 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

6.4

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Political corruption is vividly depicted as a ruthless WWI veteran takes almost complete control of a state with the help of a crooked lawyer. The film is enhanced by John Payne's persuasive performance as "The Boss."

Director: Byron Haskin | Stars: John Payne, William Bishop, Gloria McGehee, Doe Avedon

Votes: 387

15. Deep in My Heart (1954)

Approved | 132 min | Biography, Comedy, Musical

6.3

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Biographic movie about the American composer Sigmund Romberg.

Director: Stanley Donen | Stars: José Ferrer, Merle Oberon, Helen Traubel, Doe Avedon

Votes: 959

16. Goodyear Theatre (1957–1960)
Episode: The Victim (1958)

30 min | Drama

5.9

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After his wife dies, a man feel like people are constantly on his back.

Director: Robert Florey | Stars: Jack Lemmon, Doe Avedon, Lana Wood, Ross Elliott

Votes: 17

17. Jigsaw (1949)

Passed | 72 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

5.6

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New York Assistant District Attorney Howard Malloy investigates a series of murders and uncovers an extremist group.

Director: Fletcher Markle | Stars: Franchot Tone, Jean Wallace, Myron McCormick, Marc Lawrence

Votes: 977

18. Big Town (1950–1956)
Episode: Juvenile Gangs (1955)

TV-MA | Drama

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Director: Mark Stevens | Stars: Doe Avedon, Barry Kelley, Sal Mineo, Sherwood Price

19. Climax! (1954–1958)
Episode: Albert Anastasia - His Life and Death (1958)

Unrated | Drama

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An account of the career - and violent death - of a notorious real-life mobster.

Director: Buzz Kulik | Stars: Eli Wallach, Don Ameche, Doe Avedon, Ted de Corsia

20. The Ford Television Theatre (1952–1957)
Episode: The Idea Man (1957)

30 min | Drama

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Director: D. Ross Lederman | Stars: Doe Avedon, Paul Cavanagh, Don DeFore, Richard Denning

21. Alcoa Theatre (1957–1960)
Episode: The Victim (1958)

Drama

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Following the death of his wife, Ashley feels that everyone is watching him.

Director: Robert Florey | Stars: Jack Lemmon, Doe Avedon, Lana Wood, Ross Elliott

22. Big Town (1950–1956)
Episode: Gang Leader (1955)

TV-MA | Drama

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Gang boss Tony Castle is convicted of racketeering, and is sent up for several years. When he's finally released, he finds his former friends have taken over his operations and combined ... See full summary »

Director: Mark Stevens | Stars: Mark Stevens, Barry Kelley, Doe Avedon, Joe De Santis