Chimes at Midnight (Australian Plays) explained

Series:	Australian Plays
Season:	2
Episode:	6
Director:	Eric Tayler
Teleplay:	John Croyston
Prev:	The Juggler

"Chimes at Midnight" is a 1970 Australian TV play by John Croyston which aired on the ABC. It was directed by Eric Tayler.^[1] It was the last in a series of TV plays on the ABC called Australian Plays and aired 26 July 1970.^[2]

Plot

During World War Two, Chester, an American soldier on leave in Australia meets an Australian girl.

Cast

• Robert Dunlap as Chester
• Pat Bishop
• Don Crosby
• Lynn Murphy
• Lyn Lee
• Judy McBurney

Reception

The Canberra Times said it "was not a bad play, but it could be analysed out of existence. It did have some excellent moments, however."^[1]

Notes and References

1. News: TELEVISION BETTER NOTE . . Australian Capital Territory, Australia . 28 July 1970 . 12 February 2020 . 14 . Trove .
2. News: Sydney Morning Herald. July 26, 1970. 109. Television.