All that Glisters
| Company type | Radio drama |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment, Radio |
| Founded | 1951 |
| Founder | Edmund Barclay |
| Products | Radio drama |
| Parent | Australian Broadcasting Corporation |
All that Glisters is a 1951 radio drama from Australia, written by Edmund Barclay and featuring performances by Marcia Hathaway and Edwin Finn. This play takes place in Bathurst during the era of the Gold Rush and was created to commemorate the centenary of the Bathurst Gold Rush. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) uniquely commissioned Barclay for this special event, which was uncommon at that period.
A copy of the script is preserved at the Fryer Library.
Premise
The plot is set within a hotel managed by Mrs. Carstairs and revolves around her daughter Betty alongside two potential suitors: Johnny Martin, a landowner who asks Betty to marry him before departing to seek his fortune, and Harry Oldroyd, an expert saddle-maker who stays behind. The story is narrated by Old Jemmy, the hotel’s handyman.
Cast
- Edwin Finn
- Marcia Hathaway
External links
- All that Glisters at Ausstage