Long Distance (film)
Long Distance is a 1961 Australian television film. It was based on a 1948 American radio play, and retained the U.S. setting. It was among the first local drama productions by station HSV-7, and aired in a 30-minute time-slot. It was telecast on the 8th of June. An excerpt from it appeared in a 2006 documentary called Studio One, suggesting Long Distance still exists despite the wiping of the era. It was produced by British producer Peter Cotes and starred his wife, Joan Miller.
It is not known if the show was shown interstate.
Plot
A woman's husband is to be executed. After finding proof that he is innocent, his wife tries to contact the judge, but only has 30 minutes to do so.
Cast
- Joan Miller
- Peter Aanensen
- Diana Bell
- Bunney Brooke
- Margaret Browne
- Letty Craydon
- Don Crosby
- Mary Disney
- Ken Goodlet
- Elizabeth Goodman
- Pat Hackett
- Kendrick Hudson
- Olive Jan
- Ron Shand
- Ken Warne
Reception
The Age newspaper, in the section Teletopics, said that "Joan Miller gave a most moving portrayal" and that the show "lived up to expectation".[1]