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Twentieth Century

When Oscar Jaffe, a brilliant but eccentric Broadway impresario, boards the 20th Century Limited in Chicago, he makes sure that his compartment adjoins that of the tempestuous movie queen Lily Garland. For the object of his trip is to get Lily's signature on a contract before the train reaches New York. The situation is complicated by the fact that Jaffe's creditors are breathing hot down his neck and a Broadway play with Lily as star can bail him out. In addition, Oscar's interest in Lily was, at one time, more than professional. But now the relationship between the two temperamental artists is something less than cordial.

English
  • Originally Aired April 7, 1956
  • Runtime 65 minutes
  • Network CBS
  • Created November 9, 2006 by
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  • Modified March 1, 2024 by
    F.J. Trescothik
Name Type Role
Ben Hecht Writer
Robert Buckner Writer
Charles MacArthur Director
Paul Nickell Director