Philco Television Playhouse
Nocturne
Season 2, Episode 31 · Aired 1950-04-02
Synopsis
In 1910 London, two sisters, Jenny and Emmy Blanchard, must support and care for their widowed, invalid father. Jenny, the younger, pretty sister, seeks to escape from the depressing reality of her poverty-stricken home, while Emmy, the older, plain sister, finds comfort and eventual happiness by serving their ailing father. At the end, both are engaged; Jenny will marry Keith Reddington and Emmy will wed Alf Rylett.
In the series
This episode is part of Philco Television Playhouse (1948–1955) on NBC.
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