The American Short Story

The American Short Story (1977)

April 5th, 1977

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Overview

Six-episode series of filmed adaptations of fiction by nine American authors, from Ambrose Bierce to John Updike. The stories deal with recurring themes in life. Produced by Learning in Focus.


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