The Big Sleep (Robert Montgomery Presents)
2nd episode of the 2nd season of Robert Montgomery Presents
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"The Big Sleep" is a 1950 American TV play based on the novel by Raymond Chandler. It was an episode of the anthology series Robert Montgomery Presents. Montgomery had played Philip Marlowe previously in Lady in the Lake. Many episodes of the series were adaptations of Hollywood films.[2]
Episode no.Season 2
Episode 2
Episode 2
Directed byNorman Felton
Teleplay byRichard Morrison
Based on
| "The Big Sleep" | |
|---|---|
| Robert Montgomery Presents episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 2 Episode 2 |
| Directed by | Norman Felton |
| Teleplay by | Richard Morrison |
| Based on | |
| Original air date | 25 September 1950 |
| Running time | 60 mins [1] |
The broadcast was Zachary Scott's first appearance on TV.[3]
Premise
Private detective Philip Marlowe is hired by General Sternwood to keep an eye on troubled daughter.
Cast
- Zachary Scott as Philip Marlowe
- Patricia Gaye as Carmen
- Jan Miner as Vivian
- Herbert Rudley as Eddie Mars
- Sonia Darrin as Agnes[4]
