Australian TV Plays: AP#2.6 - Enough to make a Pair of Sailor's Trousers (24 July 1967)

Some comedy from Barbara Vernon.

Premise

Beatrice, a shy and lonely country girl goes to visit her sister Irma in the city. Irma wants Beatrice out of the play for a night to spend time with her boyfriend Paul. Beatrice gets caught in the rain and meets a sailor Henry. They spend time together and fall in love.

Meanwhile Paul wants to marry Irma but she

Cast

Helen Morse as Beatrice
Allen Bickford as Henry the sailor
Heather Christie as Beatrice's sister Irma
Gary Shearston as Paul
Mary Mackay as Madame Elena
Judy Banks as Margo
Dalvern Thorn as Joan
Edward Nelson as businessman

Production

The title came from the old country saying that when there is enough blue sky to cut out bell bottomed breeches the worst of the storm is over.

It is believed to be the first drama production shot at Garden Island where H.M.A.S. Vendetta, a destroyer, is moored, and also at the Sydney Opera House.

The complete script is available on line at the NAA see here.

It was written by Barbara Vernon who began story editing Bellbird that year.

Producer and director - Pat Alexander. Script assistant - Sarah Grahame. Technical producer - Fred Haynes. Assistant technical producer - Ezio Bielli. Floor manager - Frank Arnold. Assistant floor manager - Jim Roberts. Designer - Doug Smith (in the script credits; the film credits say Quentin Hole). Vision Mixer - Chris Lansdowne. Sound - Alan Boxsell. Camera operator - Ian Crawford. Cameras - Jeff Browne, Dick Bond, Bob Thompson. Music - Richard Connolly.

Reception

The Age called it "enjoyable".