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Remembrance Day (Season 4, Episode 38)
TV Episode | 30 min | Drama

Gentlemanly conman Silas Burton shows up in Abbeyvale with his new young assistant in tow. He smooth-talks the town's merchants and politicians into staging "Remembrance Day," a celebration of Christmas during June. All he asks is a hefty ...See moreGentlemanly conman Silas Burton shows up in Abbeyvale with his new young assistant in tow. He smooth-talks the town's merchants and politicians into staging "Remembrance Day," a celebration of Christmas during June. All he asks is a hefty fee to be paid by the stores for the increase in business he guarantees them. Getting in the way of his flimflam is his assistant's love for a local girl and a couple of clergymen who are onto his scheme. Written by Jay Phelps See less
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Director
Anton Leader (as Anton M. Leader)
Writers
Jerry Davis (teleplay) | Matt Taylor (from the short story by)
Producer
Cinematographer
William V. Skall (as William Skall)
Status
Edit Released
Updated Jun 21, 1956

Release date
Jun 21, 1956 (United States)

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8 cast members
Name Known for
Thomas Mitchell
Silas Burton Silas Burton   See fewer
Dan Barton
Harvey Saunders Harvey Saunders   See fewer
Mary Ellen Kay
Polly Morrison (as Mary Ellen Kaye) Polly Morrison (as Mary Ellen Kaye)   See fewer
Robert Gist
Rev. Wilkerson Rev. Wilkerson   See fewer
Charles Watts
Father Paul Collins Father Paul Collins   See fewer
Don C. Harvey
Officer Hennessey Officer Hennessey   See fewer
S. John Launer
Judge Roberts Judge Roberts   See fewer
George Cisar
Santa Claus Santa Claus   See fewer
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