Category Archives: Golden Age of Television

From “Crime in the Streets” to “West Side Story”

Posted on July 17, 2021 by dgsweet

Watched a clumsy but fascinating film called Crime in the Streets. It started as a 1955 live TV play by Reginald Rose presented by the Elgin Hour, directed by Sidney Lumet. A young John Cassavetes starred as Frankie, a member … Continue reading →

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