The Philco Television Playhouse Angel in the Wings (Season 1, Episode 4)
TV Episode | 60 min | Drama

The Philco Television Playhouse

Angel in the Wings (Season 1, Episode 4)

TV Episode | 60 min | Drama

An understudy for a stage show's star takes over when an accident circumvents the stars performance. The understudy takes over and brings down the house.

Director

Fred Coe

Writers

Bob Hilliard | Hank Ladd (adaptation) | Carl Sigman

Producer

Fred Coe

Composer

Morris Mamorsky

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Edit Released

Updated Oct 24, 1948

Release date

Oct 24, 1948 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 7 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 1 win

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Cast	+ Add Cast
8 cast members

Name	Known for
Bert Lytell Self - Host Self - Host See fewer	Alias the Lone Wolf (1927)
Paul Hartman Horace Upjohn Horace Upjohn See fewer	Higher and Higher (1943)
Grace Hartman Nettie Upjohn Nettie Upjohn See fewer	Higher and Higher (1943)
Hank Ladd The Angel The Angel See fewer	The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950)
Philippa Bevans Actress Actress See fewer	The World of Henry Orient (1964)
Larry Semon Actor Actor See fewer	Lights Out (1946)
Sid Stone Actor Actor See fewer	Deadline (1959)
Elaine Stritch Little Nettie Little Nettie See fewer	30 Rock (2006)