Romanoff and Juliet (Wednesday Theatre)
3rd episode of the 1st season of Wednesday Theatre
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"Romanoff and Juliet" is a 1964 Australian television play based on the play by Peter Ustinov.[3] It aired on 20 January 1965 in Sydney,[4] and on 27 January 1965 in Melbourne.[5]
| "Romanoff and Juliet" | |
|---|---|
| Wednesday Theatre episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 3 |
| Directed by | Patrick Barton |
| Teleplay by | Noel Robinson[1] |
| Based on | |
| Original air date | 20 January 1965 |
| Running time | 90 mins[2] |
It was part of Wednesday Theatre.
Plot
In a small European country, Judith, the daughter of the American ambassador, falls for the Igor, son of the Russia ambassador.
Cast
- Raymond Westwell as the general
- Judith Arthy as Juliet
- Laurence Beck as Igor
- Eric Reiman as Moulsworth
- Wynn Roberts as Vadim Romanoff
- Joan MacArthur as Beulah
- Marion Edward as Evdokia
- Terry Norris as the spy Mauve Monk
- Fay Kelton as Martha
- Bruce Barry as American boy
- Dennis Miller as Soldier
- Clive Winmill as Soldier
- Sheila Florence as Archbishop
Production
It was filmed in Melbourne.[6]
Reception
The TV critic for the Sydney Morning Herald thought the production was similar to "a children's pantomime... however, a lot of it is lively and amusing enough to raise a smile."[7]
