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WHISPERING SMITH: Audie's 1961 NBC television series
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The Interpreter
Episode #22
Unaired

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Summary: A Sicilian interpreter is accused of murdering another immigrant from Italy. The accusations are made by the victim's friends and Detective Smith investigates despite the reluctance of witnesses to come forward and testify that the shooting was self-defense.

Historical Note: "The Interpreter" was lost and remained unlocated until recently when it was discovered in the Library of Congress. This particular episode was shown in a private viewing to members of congress concerned that television was becoming too violent. Not long afterwards, the entire series was deemed unsuitable for television, the series cancelled, and the episode was lost for about 50 years.

Credits:
Broadcasting Network ... NBC
Originally Aired ... Unaired
Original Copyright ... 1959, Whispering Smith Co.
Genre ... Western / Drama
Length ... 25:28 minutes
Directed By ... Christian Nyby
Written By ... Lawrence Menkin
Produced By ... Joseph Hoffman
Cast:
Audie Murphy ... Tom "Whispering" Smith
Guy Mitchell ... George Romack
Sam Buffington ... John Richards
Kay Chaque ... Mrs. Ensoni
Gilbert Frye ... Townsman
Paul Picerni ... Enrico Spanato
Al Ruscio ... Phillipe Carmotta
Johnny Seven ... Mafia Killer
Robert J. Stevenson ... Sam
Other Credits and Crew:
Filming Location ... Hollywood
Studio ... Revue Studios
Exclusive Distributor ... MCA TV
Music ... Gerald Fried
Director of Photography ... Ray Rennahan
Art Director ... George Patrick
Editorial Supervisor ... Richard G. Wray
Film Editor ... Richard Fritch
    Eugene Pendleton
Musical Supervision ... Stanley Wilson
Set Decorator ... John McCarthy
Sound ... John C. Grubb
Assistant Director ... Frank Fox
Costume Supervisor ... Vincent Dee
Makeup ... Jack Barron
Hair Stylist ... Florence Bush
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