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'''''The Teeth of the Wind''''' is a 1962 television play broadcast by the [[Australian Broadcasting Corporation]]. It was |
'''''The Teeth of the Wind''''' is a 1962 television play broadcast by the [[Australian Broadcasting Corporation]]. It was written by John Cameron who had written ''[[Outpost (1959 film)|Outpost]]'' (1959) which had screened on American television.<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Stephen|last=Vagg|url=https://www.filmink.com.au/60-australian-tv-plays-1950s-60s/|magazine=Filmink|title=60 Australian TV Plays of the 1950s & ‘60s|date=February 18, 2019}}</ref> |
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It was shot in Melbourne and set in Africa and concerns local politics.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Young Star's Work|newspaper=Sydney Morning Herald|date=12 March 1962|page=13}}</ref> |
It was shot in Melbourne and set in Africa and concerns local politics.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Young Star's Work|newspaper=Sydney Morning Herald|date=12 March 1962|page=13}}</ref> |
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==Plot== |
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In a new Africa republic, a United Nations force holds the elected President and Vice President in protective custody under the responsbility of an Australian officer Frank Andrews. The officer romances Dr Pearson, makes friends with some people experienced with Africa (Kurt Ludescher and Mary Ward), and meets President Ngimba (Keith Eden). |
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Ngimba's allies come to release him and Frank Andrews considers ordering his troops to open fire. He decides to lay down his arms and the locals take charge. The weapons are used to kill some women.<ref name="bull"/> |
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Australian TV drama was relatively rare at the time.<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Stephen|last=Vagg|url=https://www.filmink.com.au/60-australian-tv-plays-1950s-60s/|magazine=Filmink|title=60 Australian TV Plays of the 1950s & ‘60s|date=February 18, 2019}}</ref> |
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==Cast== |
==Cast== |
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*Roly Barlee |
*Roly Barlee |
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*Keith Eden as Ngimba |
*Keith Eden as President Ngimba |
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*Joan Harris |
*Joan Harris as Doctor Pearson |
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*Alan Hopgood as Frank Andrews |
*[[Alan Hopgood]] as Frank Andrews |
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*Kurt Ludescher as Peter Vender |
*Kurt Ludescher as Peter Vender |
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*Mary Ward |
*Mary Ward |
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==Reception== |
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The ''Bulletin'' gave the play a harsh review saying "the net result was neither drama nor documentary. It was ''[[Blue Hills (radio serial)|Blue Hills]]'' moved to Africa, but with a less accurate presentation of the pros and cons than [[Gwen Meredith]] provides in her more intense moments."<ref name="bull">{{cite magazine|magazine=The Bulletin|first=Frank|last=Roberts|date=May 26, 1962|page=55|title=TELEVISION OUR BOY IN AFRICA identifier|url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-688651064}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 00:09, 17 January 2020
| The Teeth of the Wind | |
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| Written by | John Cameron |
| Produced by | Christopher Muir |
Production company | |
Release date | 15 May 1962[1] |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
The Teeth of the Wind is a 1962 television play broadcast by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. It was written by John Cameron who had written Outpost (1959) which had screened on American television.[2]
It was shot in Melbourne and set in Africa and concerns local politics.[3]
Plot
In a new Africa republic, a United Nations force holds the elected President and Vice President in protective custody under the responsbility of an Australian officer Frank Andrews. The officer romances Dr Pearson, makes friends with some people experienced with Africa (Kurt Ludescher and Mary Ward), and meets President Ngimba (Keith Eden).
Ngimba's allies come to release him and Frank Andrews considers ordering his troops to open fire. He decides to lay down his arms and the locals take charge. The weapons are used to kill some women.[4]
Cast
- Roly Barlee
- Keith Eden as President Ngimba
- Joan Harris as Doctor Pearson
- Alan Hopgood as Frank Andrews
- Kurt Ludescher as Peter Vender
- Mary Ward
Production
It was one of a series of six Australian plays produced by the ABC in 1962. The others were:
Reception
The Bulletin gave the play a harsh review saying "the net result was neither drama nor documentary. It was Blue Hills moved to Africa, but with a less accurate presentation of the pros and cons than Gwen Meredith provides in her more intense moments."[4]
References
- ^ "TV Guide". Sydney Morning Herald. 15 May 1962. p. 34.
- ^ Vagg, Stephen (18 February 2019). "60 Australian TV Plays of the 1950s & '60s". Filmink.
- ^ "Young Star's Work". Sydney Morning Herald. 12 March 1962. p. 13.
- ^ a b Roberts, Frank (26 May 1962). "TELEVISION OUR BOY IN AFRICA identifier". The Bulletin. p. 55.
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