The O. Henry Playhouse The Emancipation of Billy (Season 1, Episode 42)
TV Episode | Drama

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The O. Henry Playhouse

The Emancipation of Billy (Season 1, Episode 42)

TV Episode | Drama

Billy's father is a legendary figure in town. While Billy is proud of his father, Billy strongly desires to step out from under his father's shadow and stop being considered a lightweight.

Director

Frederick Stephani

Writers

Donald Hyde (teleplay by) | O. Henry (story)

Producer

Donald Hyde

Cinematographer

Hal McAlpin

Editor

Kenneth G. Crane

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Updated Nov 19, 1957

Release date

Nov 19, 1957 (United States)

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12 cast members

Name	Known for
Thomas Mitchell O. Henry O. Henry See fewer	Stagecoach (1939)
Russell Thorson Col. Derbin (as Russ Thorson) Col. Derbin (as Russ Thorson) See fewer	Hang 'Em High (1968)
Marjie Millar Carolyn Pemberton Carolyn Pemberton See fewer	Money from Home (1953)
James Bell Governor Pemberton Governor Pemberton See fewer	I Walked with a Zombie (1943)
Trevor Bardette Jeffrey Bromfield Jeffrey Bromfield See fewer	The Monolith Monsters (1957)
Thomas Coley William Pemberton (as Tom Coley) William Pemberton (as Tom Coley) See fewer	Dr. Cyclops (1940)
Sydney Smith Grant Stevens Grant Stevens See fewer	Rescue 8 (1958)
Heinie Conklin Townsman (uncredited) Townsman (uncredited) See fewer	Hard Boiled (1926)
Charles Fogel Townsman (uncredited) Townsman (uncredited) See fewer
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Perk Lazelle Townsman (uncredited) Townsman (uncredited) See fewer	How to Marry a Millionaire (1957)
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