Paradise of Cheats

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Paradise of Cheats
Genredrama serial
Running time60 mins [1]
Country of originAustralia
Language(s)English
Written by Morris West
Produced byMorris West
Recording studioMelbourne
Original release18 December 1949 
1950

Paradise of Cheats is a 1949 Australian radio serial by Morris West. [2]

Contents

It was recorded in 15 minute episodes but during its original broadcast four of these were put together to make one hour episodes. The Herald said "Interest is well sustained because the script Is excellent." [3]

The Adelaide News said "Semi-documentary treatment helps what promises to be a better-than average thriller." [4]

The Sunday Mail called it "an excellent presentation of its kind." [5]

The series was popular and was repeated in 1953. [6]

Premise

A ring of crimainsl circulate forged currency.

Cast

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References

  1. "RADIO PROGRAMMES". The Examiner (Tasmania) . Vol. CVIII, no. 245. Tasmania, Australia. 23 December 1949. p. 25. Retrieved 17 December 2023 via National Library of Australia.
  2. "Sunday Night Crime Serial to Replace KZ's Parade". [he Age. No. 29527. Victoria, Australia. 15 December 1949. p. 1 (THE AGE RADIO SUPPLEMENT). Retrieved 17 December 2023 via National Library of Australia.
  3. "What's this I hear?". The Herald. No. 22, 649. Victoria, Australia. 24 December 1949. p. 4. Retrieved 17 December 2023 via National Library of Australia.
  4. "RADIO ROUNDABOUT". News. Vol. 54, no. 8, 304. South Australia. 18 March 1950. p. 5. Retrieved 17 December 2023 via National Library of Australia.
  5. "RADIOPINION". Sunday Mail. No. 1627. Queensland, Australia. 2 December 1951. p. 8. Retrieved 17 December 2023 via National Library of Australia.
  6. "Studio News Brevities". The Age]. No. 30, 548. Victoria, Australia. 27 March 1953. p. 1 ("THE AGE" RADIO SUPPLEMENT). Retrieved 17 December 2023 via National Library of Australia.