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The Rivals (TV play)

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The Rivals
Ad in The Age 6 Sept 1961
Written byOriel Gray[2]
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerChristopher Muir
Running time90 mins
Production companyAustralian Broadcasting Commission
Original release
Release6 September 1961 (1961-09-06) (Melbourne, live)[1]
Release25 October 1961 (1961-10-25) (Sydney, taped)[3]

The Rivals is a 1961 television play broadcast by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. It was directed by Christopher Muir.[4]

Premise

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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

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Production

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Rivals.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "TV Guide". The Age. 1 September 1961. p. 35.
  2. ^ "Advertisement". The Age. 6 September 1961. p. 19.
  3. ^ "TV Guide". Sydney Morning Herald. 23 October 1961. p. 22.
  4. ^ "Comical character". Sydney Morning Herald. 23 October 1961. p. 19.
  5. ^ "Costumed for Sheridan". The Age. 1 September 1961. p. 25.
  6. ^ "Olivier Company Actor on ABV-2". The Age. 1 September 1961. p. 26.
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