What For Marianne?
| What For Marianne? | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Peter Draffin |
| Directed by | Wolfgang Storch |
| Composer | Jeff St John |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Running time | 50 mins |
| Production company | ABC |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABC |
| Release | 12 December 1971[1] |
What for, Marianne? is a 1971 Australian television play that was the ABC's entry into the 1971 Prix Italia. It was filmed at Sydney University.[2][3]
Premise[edit]
Marianne tries to break away from her parents and environment.
Cast[edit]
- Kate Shiel as Marianne Malden
- Betty Lucas as Mrs Malden, mother
- John Treneman as Mr Malden, father
- Shane Porteous as Jon Wright
- Rowena Wallace as Kate Styles
- Anthony Wager as Van Walker
- Stuart Finch
- Don Reid
Reception[edit]
The Age said the direction "had the Fellini touch" although the story "did irritate a bit."[4]
References[edit]
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