The Harp in the South (British TV play) explained

The Harp in the South
Director:Alan Burke
Producer:Eric Tayler
Based On:novel The Harp in the South by Ruth Park
Distributor:BBC
Runtime:75 mins
Country:Australia
Language:English

The Harp in the South is a 1964 British television film. It was based on a novel of the same name by Ruth Park. It was directed by an Australian, Alan Burke, with many Australians in the cast including Ed Devereaux.[1] [2]

Alan Burke had written a musical adaption of Harp in the South which has not been professionally produced.

The Daily Telegraph said "it never managed to transfer a genuine spark of drama to the screen."[3]

Cast

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Notes and References

  1. Stephen. Vagg. 60 Australian TV Plays of the 1950s & '60s. Filmink. February 18, 2019.
  2. News: U.S. may buy A.B.C. series . . 32 . 12 . Australia, Australia . 19 August 1964 . 18 September 2023 . 19 . National Library of Australia.
  3. News: The Daily Telegraph. 11 July 1964. 10. Melodramatic study of Sydney slums. (subscription required)