
Fletcher Markle
Director · 1921 – 1991 · Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Fletcher Markle was a Canadian actor, screenwriter, television producer and director. Markle began a radio career in Canada, then worked in radio, film and television in the United States.
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Movie7.3Documentary"Master of Suspense" Alfred Hitchcock speaks candidly in this one-on-one interview with director and host Fletcher Markle, filmed in 1964 for the television documentary series "Telescope." During the discussion, Hitchcock talks about his early career as a silent-film editor, offers his take on the building blocks of his works and relates his theories on the impact of horror films on society and human behavior.
A Talk with Hitchcock
1964 · 3 votes
Movie6.6WarDramaTwo Englishmen train with the Royal Air Force, ending with a bombing raid on Berlin.
Journey Together
1945 · 7 votes
Movie5.0DramaMysteryNew York Assistant District Attorney Howard Malloy launches an investigation into a series of murders related to a neo-fascist organisation.
Jigsaw
1949 · 23 votes
Movie6.5DocumentaryShort documentary on the use of the V-1 Flying Bomb during the German bombings of London.
V.1.
1944 · 2 votes
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TV8.0DramaA short-lived anthology series narrated by Westbrook Van Voorhis. Each episode tells its own thriller story and featured its own unique cast.
Panic!
1957 · 1 votes
- TV7.5Documentary
Telescope is a Canadian documentary series which aired on CBC Television between 1963 and 1973. The series was hosted by Fletcher Markle, which profiled notable Canadian people from celebrities to the unknown, who made a difference. Starting in September 1966, Telescope was the first regular colour broadcast in Canada. It's producer was Sam Levene. In 2008, CBC offered 10 episodes of Telescope on their Digital Archives website. The episodes are from the 1970-1971 season, and feature new host Ken Kavanagh. Among those profiled were game show host Monty Hall, publisher Mel Hurtig, journalist Pat Carney, actor John Vernon, author Farley Mowat, amusement park impresario Patty Conklin, and underwater explorer Joe MacInnis. A 1970 episode featured actor Donald Sutherland including early footage of his son Kiefer. Mentalist Uri Geller followed a week later by Ray Hyman and Jerry Andrus who explained and duplicated Geller's "paranormal" feats.
Telescope
1963 · 2 votes
- TV6.5Drama
Broadway plays are presented live in condensed one hour versions.
Front Row Center
1945 · 2 votes