She'll Be Right
| Company type | Television drama |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television |
| Founded | 1962 |
| Headquarters | Melbourne , Australia |
| Products | Television drama |
| Parent | Australian Broadcasting Corporation |
She'll Be Right is a television drama from Australia that aired on ABC in 1962.
Plot
Set in 1962, the narrative unfolds at a mountain inn in France where travelers encounter an Englishman named Guthrie. He shares the tale of Nugget Wilson, an Australian soldier during World War II. Wilson managed to escape German imprisonment and subsequently joined forces with Guthrie in the French Resistance. Eventually, Wilson was recaptured and executed by a German firing squad, leaving behind the final words, "she'll be right."
Cast
- Fred Parslow portraying Guthrie
- Kevin Hanily as Nugget Wilson
- Alan Hopgood in the role of Hank
- Syd Conabere playing Bluey
- Julie Allen
- Horst Bergfried
- Agnes Dobson as Mrs. Wilson
- Mary Duchesne as a member of the French resistance
- Mary Reynolds as Lisbeth
- John Royle as a German civilian
- Stuart Finch
- Andrew Lodge
- Donald Sey
Production
Filmed in Melbourne, this production marked the dramatic acting debuts for dancer Mary Muchesne and ABV-2 announcer John Royle. Royle expressed enthusiasm about expanding his skills beyond announcing through this acting opportunity.
Initially created as a radio drama, it served as ABC's submission for the 1961 Italia Prize. The radio version was broadcast in Australia in 1961 and re-aired in February 1962.
Reception
The Sydney Morning Herald commended producer Chris Muir for crafting "a living and passionate memorial to the memory of Australian soldiers," emphasizing Kevin Hanily's "entirely believable and empathetic" portrayal alongside the cast’s austere style, reminiscent of a medieval passion play. Valda Marshall from the same publication described it as "a first-rate drama... a beautifully crafted piece with nearly flawless casting," highlighting Kerr’s subtle treatment of war heroes as ordinary individuals and ranking it among ABC’s finest Australian plays.
Frank Roberts of The Bulletin remarked that Kerr inadvertently produced one of the year's superior television comedies by satirizing various nationalities and groups. He noted that Christopher Muir’s direction enhanced its farcical elements, distinguishing it within Australian TV comedy.
See also
External links
References
- 1962 television plays
- 1962 Australian television plays
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation original programming
- Australian English-language television shows
- Black-and-white Australian television shows
- Australian live television shows
- Works by George F. Kerr
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation television plays
- Television plays filmed in Melbourne
- Television plays directed by Chris Muir