Hedda Gabler (1961 film)
| Hedda Gabler | |
|---|---|
| Genre | drama |
| Based on | play Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen |
| Written by | Richard Lane |
| Directed by | William Sterling[1] |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language(s) | English |
| Production | |
| Running time | 90 mins |
| Production company(s) | ABC |
| Release | |
| Original network | ABC |
| Original release | 11 January 1961 (Melbourne)[2] 5 April 1961 (Sydney)[3] 13 November 1961 (Brisbane)[4] |
| External links | |
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Hedda Gabler is a 1961 Australian television play based on the 1891 play by Henrik Ibsen. It was made at a time when Australian TV drama was rare.[5]
Plot
Hedda Gabler pursues the destruction of a former lover.
Cast
- June Brunell as Hedda
- Richard Davies as George Tesman
- Edward Howel as Brack
- Wynn Roberts as Eilert Lovborg
- Dorothy Bradley as Bertha
- Moira Carleton as Julia Tesman
- Pat Connolly as Thea Elvsted
Production
Brunell's casting was announced in November 1960.[6] Wendy Pomroy recorded the music.[7][8]
Reception
The Age said the production "had excellent sets and dressing, fine technical presentation and the assistance of a strong cast", but felt Brunell "interpreted Hedda in too 'genteel' a fashion."[9]
The critic for the Sydney Morning Herald wrote that the play suffered from "adequate rather than generous acting" except for June Brunell in the lead, who was praised.[10] The Age TV critic felt Brunell was "too genteel" in the lead but thought the production had "excellent sets and dressing".[11]
Richard Lane, who did the adaptation, said that Edward Howell as "chilling" as Brack, "it was a character that suited him perfectly."[12]
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