Tragedy in a Temporary Town (1959)
Live television drama set in a caravan park in the US. Originally presented as a 1959 episode of the Australian anthology drama show Shell Presents starring Michael Pate. It was filmed "live" in Melbourne, then recorded and broadcast in Sydney. The same script was produced in 1956 for American television.
Director: Rod Kinnear
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: May 16, 1959
Cast
- George Fairfax - Frank Doran
- Marjorie Archibald
- Carol Armstrong
- Marcel Cugola - Julio Infante
- Michael Pate - Alec Begg
- Hymie Sharp - Pike
- Joyce Turner
- John Norman
- Frank Gatliff
- Bettine Kauffman
Screenplay
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
live television, lynch mob, caravan park, shell presents
More Films by Director: Rod Kinnear
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tragedy in a Temporary Town about?
- Live television drama set in a caravan park in the US. Originally presented as a 1959 episode of the Australian anthology drama show Shell Presents starring Michael Pate. It was filmed "live" in Melbourne, then recorded and broadcast in Sydney. The same script was produced in 1956 for American television.
- Who directed Tragedy in a Temporary Town?
- Tragedy in a Temporary Town was directed by Rod Kinnear.
- Who stars in Tragedy in a Temporary Town?
- Tragedy in a Temporary Town stars George Fairfax, Marjorie Archibald, Carol Armstrong, Marcel Cugola, Michael Pate, Hymie Sharp.
- How long is Tragedy in a Temporary Town?
- Tragedy in a Temporary Town has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Tragedy in a Temporary Town?
- Tragedy in a Temporary Town is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Tragedy in a Temporary Town produced?
- Tragedy in a Temporary Town was produced in Australia.