A Doll's House (1959 film) explained

Director:George Schaefer
Country:United States
Language:English
Producer:George Schaefer
Runtime:90 minutes
Company:Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions
Network:NBC

A Doll's House is an American drama television film that premiered on NBC on November 15, 1959, as part of the Hallmark Hall of Fame anthology series.[1] It is directed and produced by George Schaefer, from a teleplay by James Costigan, based on Henrik Ibsen's classic play of the same name. The film stars Julie Harris and Christopher Plummer, who previously co-starred in Little Moon of Alban.

Plot

Nora Helmer has years earlier committed a forgery in order to save the life of her authoritarian husband Torvald. Now she is being blackmailed and lives in fear of her husband's finding out and of the shame such a revelation would bring to his career. But when the truth comes out, Nora is shocked to learn where she really stands in her husband's esteem.

Cast

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Julie Harris as Nora in 'Doll's House'; Ibsen Drama Offered on Hallmark Show Plummer, Robards Jr. and Cronyn in Cast. Gould. Jack. November 16, 1959. The New York Times. December 19, 2022.