| The Rivals | |
|---|---|
 Ad in The Age 6 Sept 1961 | |
| Written by | Oriel Gray [1] |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producer | Christopher Muir |
| Running time | 90 mins |
| Production company | Australian Broadcasting Commission |
| Original release | |
| Release | 6 September 1961 (Melbourne, live) [2] 25 October 1961 (Sydney, taped) [3] |
The Rivals is a 1961 television play broadcast by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. It was directed by Christopher Muir. [4]
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.
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