20 Oct 1966
The Star Wagon
The Star Wagon is a play in black and white starring Dustin Hoffman.
Forever Female
Tells the Men all about the Women!
An aging actress has a hard time admitting she is too old to play the ingenue role anymore.
Top Billed Cast
Ginger Rogers Beatrice Page
William Holden Stanley Krown
Paul Douglas Harry Phillips
Pat Crowley Clara Mootz
James Gleason Eddie Woods
Jesse White Willie
Marjorie Rambeau Elderly Stage Actress
George Reeves George Courtland
King Donovan Playwright at Sardi's
Vic Perrin Stage Designer at Sardi's
Russell Gaige Theatrical Producer
Marion Ross Patty
Richard Shannon Dick
Maidie Norman Emma (uncredited)
Bess Flowers Patron at Restaurant (uncredited)
Almira Sessions Mother at Airport (uncredited)
William Leslie Bill (uncredited)
Dick Gordon Diner at Sardi's (uncredited)
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