The Flail of God
| Genre | drama play |
|---|---|
| Running time | 45 mins[1] |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Language(s) | English |
| Home station | 5CL |
| Written by | Max Afford |
| Recording studio | Adelaide |
| Original release | May 16, 1932[2] |
The Flail of God is a 1931 Australian radio play by Max Afford adapting his own story.[3]
It may have been the first locally written play for Australian radio.[4]
Afford originally wrote a short story The Flail which he adapted into a one act play that was performed on stage in 1931.[5]
The play was presented again in 1932.[6]
Premise
[edit]Four newspaper reporters are sent to cover an execution.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Today's Radio". The Daily Telegraph. Vol. 2, no. 133. New South Wales, Australia. 19 July 1932. p. 11. Retrieved 12 September 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Radio Thriller By Local Writer". The Mail (Adelaide). Vol. 21, no. 1, 042. South Australia. 14 May 1932. p. 7 (Magazine Section). Retrieved 12 September 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Radio Plays Listed for Monday Evening". The Advertiser (Adelaide). South Australia. 14 May 1932. p. 11. Retrieved 12 September 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ Max Afford at Austlit
- ^ "Repertory Play". The Mail (Adelaide). Vol. 20, no. 1, 010. South Australia. 3 October 1931. p. 22. Retrieved 12 September 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "How Shielding Increases Radio Efficiency". The Advertiser (Adelaide). South Australia. 16 July 1932. p. 10. Retrieved 12 September 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "City Jottings". Kapunda Herald. Vol. LXVII, no. 4, 709. South Australia. 30 October 1931. p. 3. Retrieved 12 September 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
External links
[edit]- Complete Text at AustLit