Nude with Violin (film)
Nude with Violin is a television drama aired in 1964 by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, adapted from Noël Coward's theatrical work Nude with Violin. Under the direction of Christopher Muir, this production was included in ABC's 1964 lineup featuring 20 television plays. The lead role was portrayed by Terry Norris, who took on a character previously brought to life on stage by John Gielgud in England and Robert Helpmann in Australia. Alan Clarke was responsible for the production design.
Plot
The narrative is set in Paris during 1856 and centers on the funeral of the celebrated artist Paul Sorodin. His distant relatives travel from London, accompanied by his manager, only to discover that Sorodin's valet remains in residence within the apartment. A key theme revolves around questioning the legitimacy of Sorodin's paintings.
Cast
- Terry Norris as Sebastien Lacreole
- Gerda Nicolson as Jane Sorodin
- Julia Blake as Pamela
- Alex Varadi as Jacob Friedland
- Roma Johnstone as Anya Pavalikov
- Barbara Brandon as Isobel Sorodin
- Brian Hansford as Obadiah Lelwellyn
- Terence Donovan as Clinton Preminger
- Follie Settees as Cherry May
- Karl Lukk as Fabrice
- Nick Sofokles as Lauderdale
Reception
According to the Sydney Morning Herald, the production "could do no more than echo the play's half-hearted efforts... the cast appeared unconvincing in the contrived situations."