The Twelve Pound Look (1956 film)

The Twelve Pound Look is a 1956 live television play which aired on Sydney Australia station ABN-2 (part of ABC) during the opening night of the station. Based on a British stage play, it is significant as it was the very first drama produced for Australian TV. Duration was 30 minutes.

Cast included Margo Lee[1] and Alexander Archdale.[2]

Kinescope recording existed at the time, and a copy of the play was made - it survives, albeit without sound.

A different adaptation of the play aired in Melbourne during 1957.[3] Cast included Henry Cuthbertson, Elizabeth Wing, Mary Ward and Alfred Bristowe. It aired on ABV-2 (also part of ABC) and was also approx. 30 minutes. Archival status of this version is unknown.

Reception

Australian Women's Weekly called the 1956 version "hard to fault. Acting, direction, camera work, make-up and lighting were all excellent.[4]

See also

References

  1. ↑ http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/lee-margaret-stella-meg-14146
  2. ↑ http://www.abctvgorehill.com.au/assets/contributions/ruth_harris_2E.htm
  3. ↑ http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=309VAAAAIBAJ&sjid=KZUDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6053%2C4116432
  4. ↑ http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article51272571

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