Symphonie Pastorale (film) explained

Based On:play by Andre Gide
Director:William Eldridge
Country:Australia
Language:English
Company:ABC
Network:ABC
Released: (Melbourne, live)
Released2: (Sydney, taped)

Symphonie Pastorale is a 1958 Australian TV broadcast of the play by Andre Gide.[1] [2]

Plot

The 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

Production

The 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

Notes and References

  1. News: Love Triangle Theme of "Live" Drama. The Age. 6 March 1958. 12.
  2. Stephen. Vagg. 60 Australian TV Plays of the 1950s & '60s. Filmink. February 18, 2019.
  3. ABC Weekly. Looking Ahead On Channel 2, ABN . April 9, 1958. 33.
  4. News: The Age. Love Triangle. March 6, 1958. 12.
  5. News: Sydney Morning Herald. Prize Winner as Live Play. 7 April 1958. 5.