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

Symphonie Pastorale
Based onplay by Andre Gide
Written byGeorge F. Kerr
Directed byWilliam Eldridge
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
Production
Production companyABC
Original release
NetworkABC
Release12 March 1958 (1958-03-12) (Melbourne, live)
Release10 April 1958 (1958-04-10) (Sydney, taped)

Plot

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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

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  • Wynn Roberts as Pastor Etieene
  • Maree Tomasetti as the wife
  • Beryl Marshall as Claire
  • John Kirkbride as John

Production

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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

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References

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