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 | |
|---|---|
.png) Wynn Roberts, Kevin Colson The Age 17 Dec 64 | |
| Based on | medieval play Everyman by unknown author |
| Music by | John Antill |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producer | Christopher Muir |
| Running time | 60 mins[4] |
| Production company | Australian Broadcasting Commission |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABC |
| Release | 23 December 1964 (Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane)[1][2][3] |
Plot
editA 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
edit- Kevin Colson as Everyman
- Wynn Roberts as Death
- Norman Kaye as Discretion
- Patricia Kennedy as Knowledge
- Beverley Dunn as Good Deeds
- Peter Aanensen as Fellowship
- James Lynch as Strength
- Anne Charleston as Beauty
- Gerda Nicolson as Cousin
- Stewart Weller as Goods
- Bruce Barry as Kindred
- Syd Conabere as Confession
- Laurence Beck as Five Wits
- Rex Holdsworth as a pilgrim
Production
editIt 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
edit- ^ a b "Morality Play Gets a Lift". The Age. 17 December 1964. p. 13.
- ^ Marshall, Valda (20 December 1964). "TV Merry Go Round". p. 72.
- ^ "Morality Play on Cathedral Steps". TV Times. 16 December 1964. p. 11.
- ^ "TV Guide". The Age. 23 December 1964. p. 16.
- ^ "TV Guide". Sydney Morning Herald. 21 December 1964. p. 13.
- ^ "Merry Go Round". Sydney Morning Herald. 20 December 1964. p. 73.
- ^ Vagg, Stephen (18 February 2019). "60 Australian TV Plays of the 1950s & '60s". Filmink.
- ^ "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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