A Thousand Words Are Mute
Drama
Young schoolteacher Janet West experiences a stroke that leaves her partially paralyzed and unable to speak. Casey encourages Janet (and her loved ones) to aid in her recovery by attempting to help herself as much as possible, des...
Director
John Meredyth Lucas
Writers
Allan Scott, James E. Moser
Stars
Vince Edwards, Sam Jaffe, Jeanne Baird
Release Date
November 9, 1964
Language
English
Country
United States
🎭 Top Cast
Vince Edwards
as Dr. Ben Casey
Sam Jaffe
as Dr. David Zorba
Jeanne Baird
as Professor Margot Hart
Phillip Crosby
Elisabeth Fraser
as Dr. Wagner
Wilton Graff
Harriet E. MacGibbon
as Mrs. West
Tyler McVey
as Mr. West
Stuart Nisbet
Gene Roth
🎬 Technical Specs
Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Sound
Mono
Color
Black and White
Filming Location
Desilu Studios - 9336 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
Production
Bing Crosby Productions
🎯 Categories
Drama
💡 Did You Know?
Scriptwriter Allan Scott based his story on the debilitating stroke experienced by his wife actress Laura Straub. Although the character of Janet West recovers, Laura Straub died in 1966 from complications of her stroke.
📖 Synopsis
Young schoolteacher Janet West experiences a stroke that leaves her partially paralyzed and unable to speak. Casey encourages Janet (and her loved ones) to aid in her recovery by attempting to help herself as much as possible, des...