Tragedy in a Temporary Town
Synopsis
Live television drama set in a caravan park in the US. Originally presented as a 1959 episode of the Australian anthology drama show Shell Presents starring Michael Pate. It was filmed "live" in Melbourne, then recorded and broadcast in Sydney. The same script was produced in 1956 for American television.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rod Kinnear
- Screenplay & Story
- Reginald Rose
- Original Title
- Tragedy in a Temporary Town
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rod Kinnear
Reginald Rose
Rod Kinnear
Department Leadership Roster
Reginald Rose
Writer
Rod Kinnear
Producer
Rod Kinnear
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What is Tragedy in a Temporary Town about?
Live television drama set in a caravan park in the US. Originally presented as a 1959 episode of the Australian anthology drama show Shell Presents starring Michael Pate. It was filmed "live" in Melbourne, then recorded and broadcast in Sydney. The same script was produced in 1956 for American television.
Who directed Tragedy in a Temporary Town?
Tragedy in a Temporary Town was directed by Rod Kinnear.
Who stars in Tragedy in a Temporary Town?
The principal cast of Tragedy in a Temporary Town includes George Fairfax, Marjorie Archibald, Carol Armstrong, Marcel Cugola, Michael Pate.
When was Tragedy in a Temporary Town released and how long is it?
Tragedy in a Temporary Town was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.