Rope (1959 film)

"Rope"
Shell Presents episode
Episode no. Season 1
Episode 9
Directed by Rod Kinnear
Teleplay by John Glennon
Running time 70 mins

Rope is a 1959 Australian TV play based on the play by Patrick Hamilton. It was part of Shell Presents.

Plot

Two friends, Charles and Wyndham, murder someone for fun.

Cast

  • John Glennon as Wyndham Brandon
  • Paul Karo as Charles Granillo
  • Walter Sullivan as Rupert
  • Feli Wittman as Simone
  • Tom Farley
  • Graeme Jones
  • Muriel Hearne

Production

The play was adapted by American actor-playwright John Glennon who also played one of the lead roles.[1] Sydney model Feil Wittman made her acting debut as Simone.[2]

Reception

The Sydney Morning Herald critic praised "John Glennon' s clever, perceptive and highly mannered performance... and the tensions which producer Rod Kinnear was able to generate by some thoughtful camera work, and some very skilful organisation on a large and attractive set." [3]

References

  1. ↑ "I.V. HIGHLIGHTS". The Biz. New South Wales, Australia. 4 November 1959. p. 11. Retrieved 14 September 2017 – via National Library of Australia.
  2. ↑ "Murder by Students". Sydney Morning Herald. 9 November 1959. p. 13.
  3. ↑ "Rope-A Live Play On ATN". Sydney Morning Herald. 16 November 1959. p. 11.


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