The Clouded Image (Playhouse 90) Explained

Series:	Playhouse 90
Season:	2
Episode:	9
Director:	Robert Mulligan
Guests:	Farley Granger as Peter Ashby/Brat Farrar Judith Anderson as Aunt Bee Vincent Price as Alex
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"The Clouded Image" was an American television play broadcast on November 7, 1957, as part of the second season of the CBS television series Playhouse 90. James P. Cavanaugh wrote the teleplay, as an adaptation of Josephine Tey's novel Brat Farrar. Franklin Schaffner directed, and Martin Manulis was the producer. Farley Granger, Judith Anderson, and Vincent Price starred.^{[1] [2]}

Plot

A young stranger, Brat Farrar, shows up claiming to be the twin brother of a young Englishman, Peter Ashby, who is set to inherit a huge fortune. Farrar claim to have a right to half of the estate. Farley Granger plays the roles of both Peter Ashby and Brat Farrar.

Cast

The following performers received screen credit for their performances:

• Farley Granger - Peter Ashby/Brat Farrar
• Judith Anderson - Aunt Bee
• Terry Moore - Eleanor
• Vincent Price - Alex
• Patty McCormack - Jane
• John Williams - Sandal

Notes and References

1. Web site: Playhouse 90, Season 2. Classic TV Archive. February 24, 2021.
2. News: Top Cast in Playhouse. The Hammond Times. November 7, 1957. Newspapers.com.