Philco Television Playhouse
Rebecca
Season 1, Episode 2 · Aired 1948-10-10
Synopsis
Brooding and moody Maxim de Winter returns from an extended trip to the continent with a young bride, less than a year after the tragic death of hi first wife, Rebecca. The staff of Manderley, his country home, including Mrs Danvers the housekeeper who rules over the house, are still devoted to their former mistress, the socialite Rebecca and they find it difficult to accept the new, shy Mrs deWinter who is inexperienced running a large home.
In the series
This episode is part of Philco Television Playhouse (1948–1955) on NBC.
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