Betsy Von Furstenberg Movies
- 1959
As war clouds gather in the Summer of 1939, a group of young German glider enthusiasts gather together for a picnic. Despite the rivalry between Peter (Paul Carr) and Hans (Rory Harrity) over the beautiful Helga (Betsy Von Furstenberg), the young people promise to stage a reunion the first Sunday after the end of the war. Then, inexplicably, one of Helga's boyfriends disappears, never to be seen again until that reunion in 1945...and then only under the most bizarre of circumstances. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1959
Angered over being forcibly retired, jewelry store employee Andrew Thurgood (Claude Rains) would seem to be the most likely suspect when an expensive necklace is stolen. Surprisingly, Andrew's boss, Dr. Rudel (Stephen Bekassy), is willing to forget about the robbery, so long as the insurance company pays for the loss. It is only when Andrew returns home to his daughter (Betsy Von Furstenberg) that he finds out why his employer was so eager to sweep the matter under the rug. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1958
After the death of his son, Wealthy San Franciscan Martin Westropova (Carl Benton Reid) wants to get in touch with his daughter-in-law, whom he has never met. Hired to located the missing girl, Paladin (Richard Boone) finds he has his hands full when two different women step forward and claim to be Isobella Westropova. One of the two girls (Betsy Von Furstenberg) seems to be the genuine article--but Paladin suspects that there's dirty work afoot. This episode was directed by the great Lewis Milestone, who'd previously helmed such classic Hollywood films as All Quiet on the Western Front and of Of Mice and Men (the 1939 version). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1958
Tennis player Walter Richmond (Robert Horton) finds a perfect doubles partner in the shapely form of attractive young widow Laura Gild (Betsy Von Furstenberg). As the two get to know each other better, the insatiably curious Walter begins asking questions about Laura's dear, departed husband. It would have been far better, however, if Walter had kept his curiosity to himself. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
