The Courtship of Miles Standish

The makers of Hallmark breaking cards bring you David Niven, in Henry Wadsworth Lawn Fellows, the courtship of my old sendage on the Hallmark Playhouse. Hallmark will bring you Hollywood's greatest stars in outstanding stories chosen by one of the world's best known authors.

They distinguish novelist Mr. James Houghton. Good evening ladies and gentlemen, this is James Houghton. Tonight, thanksgiving night on our Hallmark Playhouse, we present our dramatization of a story which is not only part of the early American tradition, but has also one could say they endeared itself to the American heart.

Written by a long fellow about 90 years ago, this story in verse tells of an incident in the early days of the Plymouth Colony and tells it with such grace and charm that it seems especially appropriate for us to enjoy it on the Hallmark Playhouse tonight.

And appropriately also, we have that splendid actor, David Niven, not only to play the part of John Alden, but to read the celebrated lines of the poem. And now a word about Hallmark cards, from Frank Goss, before we begin the first act of the courtship of mild standards.

At Christmas, as on every memorable occasion, you take special pride in sending hallmark cards. Because justice for hundreds of years, the word hallmark has been the distinguishing symbol of quality. So today, the hallmark on the back of your greeting cards is your assurance of finest quality and perfect taste.

It's a symbol of quality. All who receive your cards will quickly recognize and realize you cared enough to send them very best. Now, Hallmark Playhouse, presenting Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's, the courtship of Myostamlish, starring David Miven.