The Hostess with the Mostes'
"Playhouse 90 presents..."
The story of Perle Mesta, who became, first, a renowned society hostess, and then an ambassadress.
"Playhouse 90 presents..."
The story of Perle Mesta, who became, first, a renowned society hostess, and then an ambassadress.
Shirley Booth
Perle Mesta
Robert Lowery
George Mesta
Hedda Hopper
Maizie Weldon
Shepperd Strudwick
Charley Potter
Joan Wetmore
Emily
Frank Milan
Philip Caldwell
Louise Beavers
Mattie Mae
The story of Perle Mesta, who became, first, a renowned society hostess, and then an ambassadress.
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