With Charles Boyer, Ann Doran. A businessman becomes moody and antagonistic each year at Christmas because it reminds him of his estranged son, who chose to become a geologist instead of following in his father's footsteps. br br Four Star Playhouse is an American television anthology series that ran from 1952 to 1956. Four Star Playhouse was owned by Four Star International. Its episodes ranged anywhere from surreal mysteries, such as "The Man on the Train", to light comedies, such as "The Lost Silk Hat". The original premise was that Charles Boyer, Ida Lupino, David Niven, and Dick Powell would take turns starring in episodes. However, several other performers took the lead from time to time, including Ronald Colman and Joan Fontaine.br br Directed by Roy Kellino, Robert Floreybr Starring David Niven, Dick Powell, Charles Boyerbr br Castbr David Niven as Adamsbr Dick Powell as Willie Dantebr Charles Boyer as Paulbr Ida Lupino as Ellen br Herb Vigran as Monte br Ray Walker as Conversing official at funeralbr Regis Toomey as Lt.