British TV pay based on the classic Australian play. The cast for this version is so strong I'm surprised this version is not better known. Was it bad? I can't imagine them stuffing it up.
Cast
Ewen Solon as Barney Ibbot
Grant Taylor as Ron Webber
Madge Ryan as Pearl Cunningham
Sheila Hancock as Olive Leech
Lyn Ashley as Bubba Ryan
Hazel Coppen as Emma Leech
George Roubicek as Johnny Dowd
Anthony Coburn as Taxi driver
Valentine Ashley as Newspaper Boy
Play
The play was the block buster theatrical success of the 1950s for Australia.
Other adaptations
It was filmed by Hollywood studio HHL in 1959 (with key British talent).
It was never adapted for Australian TV until filmed in the late 1970s. I assume the rights were tied up... but maybe they didn't ask.
It was filmed for Canadian TV in 1965.
Production
Produced by Cedric Messina. Directed by Mary Ridge, making her debut as director.
Production Design by Eileen Diss. Camera and Electrical Department by Robert Wright. Script editor Rosemary Hill.
I think a copy is at the BFI.
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| The Stage 22 Oct 1964 p 11 |
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| Daily Mirror 29 Oct 1964 p 18 |
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| The Observer 25 Oct 1964 p 22 |
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| Daily Telegraph 29 Oct 1964 |
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| The Times 29 Oct 1964 |
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