| The Seagull | |
|---|---|
| Based on | play The Seagull by Anton Chekhov |
| Written by | Royston Morley |
| Directed by | Royston Morley |
| Starring | Thelma Scott |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Running time | 75 minutes |
| Production company | ABC |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABC |
| Release | 22 April 1959 (Sydney, live)[1] 27 May 1959 (Melbourne, taped)[2] |
The Seagull is a 1959 Australian television play based on the 1896 play by Anton Chekhov. Filmed in Sydney it stars Thelma Scott and was produced and adapted by Royston Morley.
In 1895 a vain and selfish actress, Irina, clashes with her son Konstantin who wants to be a writer. Her lover is Trigorin. Irinia lives at the estate of her brother Sorin.
The show was recorded live in Sydney. Roderick Walker was an English actor.[3] It was the first TV appearance for him, William Job and Thelma Scott; Job and Scott recently returned home after time overseas.[4] Job went on to appear in Hamlet for Royston Morley.
