The Chinese Prime Minister

The Chinese Prime Minister is a 1974 American TV film. It was an episode of Hollywood Television Theatre on PBS.[1]

It was based on a play by Enid Bagnold. This was presented on Broadway in 1965 with Edith Evans.[2]

Plot

A 70 year old actress has retired from the stage but not life.[3]

Cast

Reception

One review said "it just misses".[4] The Los Angeles Times called it an "exquisite production".[5]

References
  1. KCET's Decade of Progress: CECIL SMITH Great Unwatched Ten Years Later Smith, Cecil. Los Angeles Times 27 Sep 1974: g1.
  2. Theater: 'Chinese Prime Minister': Enid Bagnold Comedy Opens at the Royale By HOWARD TAUBMAN. New York Times 3 Jan 1964: 14.
  3. TV: ABC 'Afterschool' Shows Sturdy 'Adam Rush': A Bagnold Comedy By JOHN J. O'CONNOR. New York Times 23 Oct 1974: 91.
  4. Dame Judith Anderson opens drama series: Television By Arthur Unger. The Christian Science Monitor 23 Oct 1974: 14.
  5. A 'Minister' for All Seasons: CECIL SMITH 'Prime Minister' for All Seasons Smith, Cecil. Los Angeles Times (1923-1995); Los Angeles, Calif. [Los Angeles, Calif]23 Oct 1974: f1.
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