Symphonie Pastorale is a 1958 Australian TV broadcast of the play by Andre Gide.[1][2]
| Symphonie Pastorale | |
|---|---|
| Based on | play by Andre Gide |
| Written by | George F. Kerr |
| Directed by | William Eldridge |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Production company | ABC |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABC |
| Release | 12 March 1958 (Melbourne, live) |
| Release | 10 April 1958 (Sydney, taped) |
Plot
editThe relationship between a pastor and his wife is affected when he brings home a blind girl Claire. He falls in love with her as does his son John. An operation restores Claire's sight.
Cast
edit- Wynn Roberts as Pastor Etieene
- Maree Tomasetti as the wife
- Beryl Marshall as Claire
- John Kirkbride as John
Production
editThe play had been filmed with Michele Morgan.
It was recorded in Melbourne at Coppin Hall on and shown to Sydney viewers on 10 April 1958. It was produced by William Eldrige and written by George F. Kerr.[3][4]
Beryl Marshall was the only member of the cast with TV experience.[5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Love Triangle Theme of "Live" Drama". The Age. 6 March 1958. p. 12.
- ^ Vagg, Stephen (18 February 2019). "60 Australian TV Plays of the 1950s & '60s". Filmink.
- ^ "Looking Ahead On Channel 2, ABN". ABC Weekly. 9 April 1958. p. 33.
- ^ "Love Triangle". The Age. 6 March 1958. p. 12.
- ^ "Prize Winner as Live Play". Sydney Morning Herald. 7 April 1958. p. 5.
External links
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