Lady in Danger (TV play)

Lady in Danger

Company type	Television drama
Industry	Television
Founded	1959 (1959)
Headquarters	Sydney , Australia
Products	Television play

Lady in Danger is an Australian television drama from 1959, adapted from the stage play written by Max Afford.

The production was broadcast live in Sydney on 9 September 1959, with a kinescope recording subsequently created for a Melbourne airing on 24 September 1959. The principal cast included Madi Hedd, James Condon, and Queenie Ashton. The survival status of the kinescope recording remains uncertain.

Cast

• James Condon portraying Bill Sefton
• Madi Hedd as Monica Sefton
• Queenie Ashton in the role of Mrs Lamprey
• Richard Parry as Dr Norton
• Alastair Duncan playing Andy Meade
• Peter Carver as Detective Burke
• John Bluthal in the role of Inspector Marsh
• James Elliott as Detective Pogson
• Kevin Williams
• Coralie Neville

Production

Director Colin Dean undertook this project as his initial drama assignment at ABC, selected by Director of Drama Neil Hutchinson to serve as a "try-out." Dean characterized the play as "not a substantial play." For certain scenes, a specially trained cat was incorporated into the production.

Reception

The Age referred to the play as "an interesting hour's entertainment," particularly commending Madi Hedd's "fine sustained acting," while suggesting that James Condon's performance was somewhat less convincing.

The Sydney Morning Herald described it as a "neatly tailored thriller" designed to provide "an entertaining hour," achieving this through "a very competent live television production." The cast appeared well-versed in their roles, and Colin Dean's direction effectively complemented their professionalism and skill.

See also

• List of live television plays broadcast on Australian Broadcasting Corporation (1950s)