A scarecrow in a fancy coat tries to fake being human and honestly? Same energy.
A scarecrow is brought to life by a witch and made to pose as a nobleman.
Acting
Carpenter's physical comedy — pure straw-to-gentleman transformation.
Production
1950s TV magic making cornfield couture look almost believable.
Director
Don Medford
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Adapted from Nathaniel Hawthorne's 1852 story, this General Electric Theater episode aired when TV anthologies ruled primetime and stars like Ronald Reagan (the host!) lent 'prestige' to half-hour fantasy.
Carleton Carpenter had just starred opposite Debbie Reynolds in 'Two Weeks With Love' — his Feathertop stiffness was intentional contrast to his usual musical charm.
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