The Rivals (TV play)
1961 Australian TV series or program
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The Rivals is a 1961 television play broadcast by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. It was directed by Christopher Muir. It is a production of The Rivals by Richard Brinsley Sheridan.[4]
| The Rivals | |
|---|---|
Ad in The Age 6 Sept 1961 | |
| Written by | Oriel Gray[1] |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producer | Christopher Muir |
| Running time | 90 mins |
| Production company | Australian Broadcasting Commission |
| Original release | |
| Release | 6 September 1961 (Melbourne, live)[2] |
| Release | 25 October 1961 (Sydney, taped)[3] |
Premise
Captain Absolute, son of the wealthy Sir Anthony, poses as a penniless ensign to win the heart of Lydia Languish. Lydia's aunt is negotiating another match.
Cast
- Patricia Kennedy as Mrs Malaprop
- Patsy King as Lydia
- James Bailey as Sir Anthony Absolute[5]
- Fred Parslow as Captain Absolute
- Michael Duffield as Bob Acres
- Anne Charleston as Julia
- George Whaley as Faulkland
- Clement McCallin as Sir Lucius O'Trigger
Production
Rivals.[6]
