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The American Short Story

on BBC Two England

An anthology of films based on the stories of nine distinguished American authors of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Tonight: Parker Adderson, Philosopher by AMBROSE BIERCE starring Harris Yulin
A confrontation between the Confederate general of a battered army and a Yankee spy with pretensions to being a philosopher, ends in unexpected and tragic violence.
Written and directed by ARTHUR BARRON Producer ozzie BROWN

Contributors

Unknown:
Ambrose Bierce
Directed By:
Arthur Barron
Producer:
Ozzie Brown

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