The Watchmen of Saul

The Watchmen of Saul is a 1961 British television play by Bruce Stewart. It was the third play from Stewart set in Australia for British television, following Shadow of a Pale Horse and The Devil Makes Sunday.[1] Charles Tingwell appeared in it after having acted in Emergency Ward Ten for three years.[2]

"The Watchmen of Saul"
Theatre 70 episode
Episode no.Season 1
Episode 20
Directed byChristopher Morahan
Written byBruce Stewart
Original air dateJanuary 28, 1961 (1961-01-28)
Running time70 mins

Plot

Set in Sydney, Australia, during a heatwave. Lestrange is a rising young architect who has designed a modern building. Master builder of the project is Joe Saul, a millionaire tycoon. Despite the heat and opposition from Lestrange, Saul keeps his men at work on the building.

Cast

  • John Barrie as Joe Saul
  • Charles Tingwell as Lestrange
  • Margaret Christensen as Madge Saul
  • Nyree Dawn Porter as Stephanie
  • Anthony Flood as Buildilng Worker
  • Donald MacKay as Snow
  • Martin Miller as Ornstein
  • David Nettheim as Union Official
  • Keith Pyott as Penman
  • Robert Reardon as Building Worker
  • Ron Simmons as Carson
  • Alister Smart as Building Worker
  • Bruce Wightman as Smithy

References

  1. "Australian success on TV in Britain". TV Times. 22 February 1961. p. 17.
  2. "Dr Dawson". Evening Standard. 28 January 1961. p. 8.
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