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Burning Bright on Video - 1959

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Joe Saul, a veteran circus performer is slowly being destroyed by the realization that he will die without having fathered a child. In an act of extraordinary sacrifice and compassion, his wife, Mordeen, takes desperate measures to save him. John Steinbeck's classic play is brilliantly acted by a fantastic cast, lead by four-time Emmy-winner Colleen Dewhurst (Murphy Brown) and Tony-winner Myron McCormick (South Pacific). Features music by Tony-winner Will Holt. Black and White.

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Starring:
Crahan Denton

Colleen Dewhurst

Dana Elcar

Donald Madden

Myron McCormick

Studio: Broadway Theater Archive, Kultur Video

Filmed: 1959 - Released: 1959

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