Casino Royale (1954)

The screen debut of James Bond 007, broadcast live on CBS television in the U.S. on October 21, 1954 as part of the "Climax Mystery Theater." Running time: 50 minutes.
Starring Barry Nelson as Jimmy Bond, Linda Christian as the Bond girl, Peter Lorre as the villain, Le Chiffre, with Michael Pate as Clarence Leiter.

In a nationality twist, "Jimmy Bond" is a CIA agent, and "Clarence Leiter" is Bond's British ally.

Cast, Credits, Reviews

• Ian Fleming's novel reviewed
• The 1967 film
• The 2006 film
• Wikipedia
• Barry Nelson obituary
• The Agony Booth