What For Marianne?

What For Marianne?
Written by	Peter Draffin
Directed by	Wolfgang Storch
Composer	Jeff St John
Country of origin	Australia
Original language	English
Production
Running time	50 mins
Production company	ABC
Release
Original network	ABC
Original release	12 December 1971 (1971-12-12) [1]

What for, Marianne? is a 1971 Australian television play that was the ABC's entry into the 1971 Prix Italia. It was filmed at Sydney University. ^{[2] [3]}

Premise

Marianne tries to break away from her parents and environment.

Cast

• Kate Shiel as Marianne Malden
• Betty Lucas as Mrs Malden, mother
• John Treneman as Mr Malden, father
• Shane Porteous as Jon Wright
• Rowena Wallace as Kate Styles
• Anthony Wager as Van Walker
• Stuart Finch
• Don Reid

Reception

The Age said the direction "had the Fellini touch" although the story "did irritate a bit." ^[4]

References

1. "TV Guide". The Age. 11 December 1971. p. 24.
2. "Our prize drama about un girl". The Age TV Guide. 9 December 1971. p. 2.
3. "TV Guide". The Age TV Guide. 9 December 1971. p. 8.
4. "Teletopics". The Age TV Guide. 16 December 1971. p. 2.