Philco Television Playhouse
The Spur
Season 3, Episode 54 · Aired 1951-09-23
Synopsis
After the assasination of President Lincoln, John Wilkes Booth leapt to the stage below, his spur became entangled in the American flag draping the balcony causing Booth to break his leg. The story unfolds to the events leading up to his madness and ultimate betrayal to his country.
In the series
This episode is part of Philco Television Playhouse (1948–1955) on NBC.
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