Not the Glory
33rd episode of the 2nd season of Playhouse 90
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"Not the Glory" was an American television play broadcast on May 8, 1958, as part of the second season of the CBS television series Playhouse 90. David Shaw wrote the teleplay based on Pierre Boulle's first novel, William Conrad (1950). Robert Mulligan directed, and James Mason, Ann Todd, and Dennis King starred.[1][2]
Episodes 33[1]
| "Not the Glory" | |
|---|---|
| Playhouse 90 episodes | |
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| Episode nos. | Season 2 Episodes 33[1] |
| Directed by | Robert Mulligan |
| Written by | David Shaw (adaptation), Pierre Boulle (novel) |
| Original air date | May 8, 1958[1] |
| Guest appearances | |
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Plot
A Nazi spy, Wilhelm Konreid, travels to London in 1939, posing as a Polish patriot. He "ingratiates himself into high British government circles" and is offered a job with the BBC. Sir Wallace Goodfellow is a British government official "whose intellect and cunning are pitted against" Konreid.[3]
Cast
The following cast received screen credit for their performances.[1]
- James Mason as Wilhelm Konreid
- Ann Todd as Lady Diane Goodfellow
- Dennis King as Sir Wallace Goodfellow
- Walter Fitzgerald as Major Wickham