Based on the play by Peter Ustinov.
Premise
In a small European country, Judith, the daughter of the American ambassador, falls for the Igor, son of the Russia ambassador.
Cast
- Raymond Westwell as the general
- Judith Arthey as Juliet
- Laurence Beck as Igor
- Eric Reiman as Moulsworth
- Wynn Roberts as Romanoff
- Joan MacArthur as Beulah
- Marion Edward as Evdokia
- Terry Norris as the spy Mauve Monk
- Fay Kelton as Martha
- Bruce Barry as American boy
- Dennis Miller and Clive Winmill as soldiers
- Sheila Florence as Archbishop
Original play
The play was by Peter Ustinov. It debuted in England in 1956 and on Broadway in 1957. It ran for 389 performances on Broadway.
A copy of the play can be borrowed here.
Other adaptations
It was adapted for BBC TV in 1957. (An excerpt)
It was turned into a 1961 film with Sandra Dee. This film would show on Australian TV in 1965.
It played at the Sydney Independent Theatre in 1962.
It was performed on Australian radio in 1964.
Production
It was filmed in Melbourne. Noel Robinson did the adaptation and Patrick Barton directed.
Reception
The TV critic for the Sydney Morning Herald thought the production was similar to "a children's pantomime... however, a lot of it is lively and amusing enough to raise a smile."
The Canberra Times thought it was improved by cuts from the original play.
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| SMH 21 Jan 1965 p 10 |
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| The Age TV Guide 21 Jan 1965 p 1 |
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| Canberra Times 22 Jan 1965 p 13 |
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| The Age TV Guide 21 Jan 1965 |
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| SMH TV Guide 18 Jan 1965 |
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| SMH 20 Jan 1965 p 12 |
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| The Age 27 Jan 1965 p 16 |
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