Four Star Playhouse - Season 1 - Episode 6 - The Island | David Niven, Dick Powell, Charles Boyer

A doctor caring for natives on a tropical island is dismissed by the bully owner of the island who discovered a discrepancy in his medical past. Suddenly, the owner is struck with acute appendicitis and the just-fired doctor is called to perform emergency surgery. Four Star Playhouse is an American television anthology series that ran from 1952 to 1956. Four Star Playhouse was owned by Four Star International. Its episodes ranged anywhere from surreal mysteries, such as "The Man on the Train", to light comedies, such as "The Lost Silk Hat". The original premise was that Charles Boyer, Ida Lupino, David Niven, and Dick Powell would take turns starring in episodes. However, several other performers took the lead from time to time, including Ronald Colman and Joan Fontaine. Directed by Roy Kellino, Robert Florey Starring David Niven, Dick Powell, Charles Boyer Cast David Niven as Adams Dick Powell as Willie Dante Charles Boyer as Paul Ida Lupino as Ellen Herb Vigran as Monte Ray Walker as Conversing official at funeral Regis Toomey as Lt. Manny Waldo Ralph Moody as Conductor Richard Hale as Judge Robert Bice as Al Newsome