Everyman is a 1964 Australian television play. It screened on the ABC and was directed by Christopher Muir, who filmed the whole script.[5]

Everyman
Wynn Roberts, Kevin Colson
The Age 17 Dec 64
Based onmedieval play Everyman by unknown author
Music byJohn Antill
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerChristopher Muir
Running time60 mins[4]
Production companyAustralian Broadcasting Commission
Original release
NetworkABC
Release23 December 1964 (1964-12-23) (Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane)[1][2][3]

It was part of the ABC's Christmas programming.[6][7]

Plot

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A pilgrim introduces the story. Death comes to summon Everyman, and Everyman is afraid to go on the journey alone. He tries to negotiate with Death. He realises that except for his Good Deeds, he must face Death alone.

Cast

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Production

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It was based on a medieval play from an unknown author. The play was often performed in cathedrals.[1]

Some scenes were shot at St Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne.[8]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Morality Play Gets a Lift". The Age. 17 December 1964. p. 13.
  2. ^ Marshall, Valda (20 December 1964). "TV Merry Go Round". p. 72.
  3. ^ "Morality Play on Cathedral Steps". TV Times. 16 December 1964. p. 11.
  4. ^ "TV Guide". The Age. 23 December 1964. p. 16.
  5. ^ "TV Guide". Sydney Morning Herald. 21 December 1964. p. 13.
  6. ^ "Merry Go Round". Sydney Morning Herald. 20 December 1964. p. 73.
  7. ^ Vagg, Stephen (18 February 2019). "60 Australian TV Plays of the 1950s & '60s". Filmink.
  8. ^ "What to stay home for..." The Canberra Times. Vol. 39, no. 11, 033. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 21 December 1964. p. 23. Retrieved 28 August 2020 – via National Library of Australia.
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