Symphonie Pastorale | |
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Based on | play by Andre Gide |
Written by | George F. Kerr |
Directed by | William Eldridge |
Country of origin | Australia |
Original language | English |
Production | |
Production company | ABC |
Original release | |
Network | ABC |
Release | 12 March 1958 | (Melbourne, live)
Release | 10 April 1958 | (Sydney, taped)
Symphonie Pastorale is a 1958 Australian TV broadcast of the play by Andre Gide. [1] [2]
The relationship between a pastor and his wife is affected when he brings home a blind girl Claire. He falls in love with her as does his son John. An operation restores Claire's sight.
The play had been filmed with Michele Morgan.
It was recorded in Melbourne at Coppin Hall on and shown to Sydney viewers on 10 April 1958. It was produced by William Eldrige and written by George F. Kerr. [3] [4]
Beryl Marshall was the only member of the cast with TV experience. [5]