The Shadow of Doubt
| Industry | Broadcasting |
|---|---|
| Founded | July 1, 1932 |
| Headquarters | Sydney , Australia |
| Products | Television programming, radio programming |
| Website | abc |
The Shadow of Doubt is a theatrical work written by Norman King in 1955, which premiered at the King's Theatre in Glasgow.
Plot
The story follows a nuclear physicist who, after spending five years incarcerated under the Official Secrets Act, attempts to restore his professional life. During this period, he undertakes clerical duties while being monitored by MI5.
1957 Australian television adaptation
An Australian television version was broadcast on ABC, representing the broadcaster's second live hour-long drama. The live Sydney transmission occurred on 5 June 1957, with a kinescope recording later shown in Melbourne on 5 July 1957.
Cast
- Bruce Beeby portraying Manning, an MI5 agent
- Don Crosby as Dr. Arthur Ross, the scientist protagonist
- Winifred Green
- Betty Lucas
- Reg Lye
Production
The cast rehearsed for a total of 44 hours, focusing on delivering performances tailored for television’s naturalistic style rather than theatrical exaggeration, as noted by ABC drama director Neil Hutchinson. The production’s sets were crafted by prominent theatre designer Desmonde Downing. This adaptation also marked Don Crosby’s first appearance on television.
See also
External links
- Articles with short description
- 1955 plays
- 1957 television plays
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation original programming
- Australian English-language television shows
- Black-and-white Australian television shows
- Australian live television shows
- Australian television plays
- Television plays directed by Raymond Menmuir
- 1957 Australian television plays
- Television plays filmed in Sydney
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation television plays