The Recruiting Officer (1965 play)
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| Directed by | Ken Hannam |
| Based on | the play by George Farquhar |
| Starring | John Meillon Reg Livermore |
| Distributed by | ABC |
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Release dates
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1965 |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
The Recruiting Officer is a 1965 Australian TV production based on the famous play The Recruiting Officer. It starred John Meillon, home after five years in London, and was directed by Ken Hannam.[1]
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Plot
Two recruiting officers, Plume and Brazen, visit a country district and become involved with Plume's childhood friend, Worthy, and two beautiful women, Sylvia and Melinda
Cast
- John Meillon as Plume
- Reg Livermore as Brazen
- Tony Ward as Squire Worthy
- Edward Hepply as Sergeant
- Anna Volska as Sylvia
- Noelene Brown as Melinda
Production
It was one of the most elaborate productions shot on Australian TV until that time.
"I would think this play was the best ever produced in Australia", said Meillon. "It would stand on its merits anywhere."[2]
It was filmed in 1964 but screening was delayed until after a Senate election because of the title, and conscription had been an issue in the election.[3]
