W. Somerset Maugham(photo) was one of the most popular writers of his day. This short TV drama called "A String of Beads" is based on one of his short stories. It features a young Angela Lansbury as a governess who one day is told by a jeweler that her cheap necklace is worth a fortune. The revelation leads to a social transformation and her acceptance into polite society. Click here to watch the movie with Real Player.

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