Chimes at Midnight (1970 play)
Chimes at Midnight is a 1970 Australian TV play by John Croyston which aired on the ABC. It was directed by Eric Tayler.[1] It was the last in a series of TV plays on the ABC called Australian Plays and aired 26 July 1970..[2]
| "Chimes at Midnight" | |
|---|---|
| Australian Plays episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 2 Episode 6 |
| Directed by | Eric Tayler |
| Teleplay by | John Croyston |
| Original air date | 26 July 1970 |
Plot
During World War Two, Chester, an American soldier on leave in Australia meets an Australian girl.
Cast
- Robert Dunlap as Chester
- Pat Bishop
- Don Crosby
- Lynn Murphy
- Lyn Lee
Production
Robert Dunlap was an American actor. The plays in the second series of series also included:
There had meant to be eight plays in the second season but there ended up only being six.[3]
Reception
The Canberra Times said it "was not a bad play, but it could be analysed out of existence. It did have some excellent moments, however."[1]
References
- "TELEVISION BETTER NOTE". The Canberra Times. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 28 July 1970. p. 14. Retrieved 12 February 2020 – via Trove.
- "Television". Sydney Morning Herald. July 26, 1970. p. 109.
- "Back to Drama". The Age. 18 June 1970. p. 29.
External links
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