Startime — Season 1, Episode 25: Dear Arthur

Episode synopsis

Sophisticated international rogue Fred Cortin has devoted a lifetime to the study and practice of imaginative confidence games. When he encounters his divorced, wealthy daughter, Edith Brooks, on the French Riviera, he devises a plan to protect her from a rash of unwanted suitors by creating a husband for her who doesn't exist. As the moneyed international set in Monaco and along the Riviera—led by Emerald Dane—tends to its fun and games, Cortin sets about achieving his greatest deception.

About Startime

Startime, an anthology of drama, comedy and variety, was one of the first American television shows broadcast in color.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1The Wonderful World of Entertainment
• E2The Jazz Singer
• E3The Turn of the Screw
• E4The Secret World of Kids
• E5The Dean Martin Show
• E6The Wicked Scheme of Jebal Deeks
• E7George Burns in the Big Time
• E8Merman on Broadway
• E9Something Special
• E10My Three Angels
• E11Cindy's Fella
• E12Christmas Startime with Leonard Bernstein