General Electric Theater The Invitation (Season 5, Episode 6)
TV-G
TV Episode | 30 min | Drama

General Electric Theater

The Invitation (Season 5, Episode 6)

TV-G

TV Episode | 30 min | Drama

After her baby dies in childbirth, Alice Kellen retreats into a world of her own. As she sinks deeper into fantasy, her husband tries a desperate measure to snap her back to reality.

Director

Herschel Daugherty

Writers

Algernon Blackwood (story) | Francis M. Cockrell (adaptation) | Marian B. Cockrell (adaptation)

Cinematographer

John L. Russell

Editor

Michael R. McAdam

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Edit Released

Updated Oct 21, 1956

Release date

Oct 21, 1956 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 11 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 2 wins & 2 nominations

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10 cast members

Name	Known for
Ronald Reagan Self - Host Self - Host See fewer	Kings Row (1942)
Virginia Carroll Nurse Nurse See fewer	A Tenderfoot Goes West (1936)
Sally Corner Actress Actress See fewer	Leather Gloves (1948)
Ruby Goodwin Maid Maid See fewer	Strange Intruder (1956)
Kathryn Grayson Alice Kellen Alice Kellen See fewer	Thousands Cheer (1943)
Arthur Hansen Dr. Hawks Dr. Hawks See fewer	Svartsjukans följder (1916)
Rudy Lee Actor Actor See fewer	Annette (1958)
Larry Pennell Walter Kellen Walter Kellen See fewer	Bubba Ho-Tep (2002)
Alan Reynolds Actor Actor See fewer	Cape Fear (1962)
Katherine Warren Mrs. Anderson Mrs. Anderson See fewer	The Caine Mutiny (1954)