Hedda Gabler | |
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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 | English |
Production | |
Running time | 90 mins |
Production company | ABC |
Original release | |
Network | ABC |
Release | 11 January 1961 (Melbourne) [2] |
Release | 5 April 1961 (Sydney) [3] |
Release | 13 November 1961 (Brisbane) [4] |
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]
Hedda Gabler pursues the destruction of a former lover.
Brunell's casting was announced in November 1960. [6] Wendy Pomroy recorded the music. [7] [8]
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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