Hamlet (1959 TV play)
| Hamlet | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Royston Morley |
| Based on | Hamlet by William Shakespeare |
| Distributed by | Australian Broadcasting Corporation (Australia) |
Release dates | 1959 |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Budget | £2,500[1] |
Hamlet is a 1959 Australian TV play starring William Job and produced by Royston Morley.[2][3]
It was one of two notable productions of Shakespeare done by the ABC, the other being Anthony and Cleopatra.[1]
Cast
- William Job as Hamlet,
- Henry Gilbert as the King,
- Georgie Sterling as the Queen,
- Owen Weingott as Laertes,
- Delia William as Ophelia
Reception
The production was well received.[4]
It was repeated in 1964.[5]
See also
References
- 1 2 "Hamlet on TV". The Australian Women's Weekly. 26, (5[?]). Australia, Australia. 27 May 1959. p. 50. Retrieved 21 May 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
- ↑
- ↑
- ↑ "Brains and brawn agree-variety best". The Australian Women's Weekly. 27, (4). Australia, Australia. 1 July 1959. p. 50. Retrieved 21 May 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
- ↑ "Hamlet On Channel 3". The Canberra Times. 38, (10,828). Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 22 April 1964. p. 35. Retrieved 23 May 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
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