A Doll's House
1959 · 90 min · ★ 10.0 · Drama, TV Movie
A wealthy woman's attempts to help her financially troubled husband go unrewarded.
Directed by George Schaefer · Written by James Costigan
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Julie Harris Nora -
Christopher Plummer Torvald -
Hume Cronyn Krogstad -
Eileen Heckart Kristine -
Jason Robards Dr. Rank - K Katharine Raht Anne-Marie
- M Mildred Trares Helene
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Richard Thomas Ivor - M Maggie King Emmy
- R Randy Gaynes Bobby
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