Mary Rose (BBC Radio, 22/Mar/1947)
The third radio adaptation of J.M. Barrie's melancholic play "Mary Rose" to star Nova Pilbeam in the title role, following a 85-minute 1938 adaptation and a 60-minute 1940 adaptation.
The adaptation was repeated on the Light Programme two days later.
Much of the cast took part in the 1950 adaptation.
Broadcast Details
- broadcast on BBC Radio (Home Service)
- date: 22/Mar/1947, 9:20pm
- length: 85 minutes
Synopsis
By J.M. Barrie. Adapted for broadcasting and produced by Martyn C. Webster. With music composed by Norman O'Neill and conducted by Leslie Woodgate.[1]
Credits
- Martyn C. Webster - producer
- Normal O'Neill - music
- Leslie Woodgate - composer
Cast
- Nova Pilbeam — Mary Rose
- Martin Lewis — Mr Morland
- Gladys Young — Mrs Morland
- Allan McClelland — Simon
- Lewis Stringer — Harry, son of Mary Rose and Simon
- Susan Richards — Mrs Otery
- Duncan McLntyre — Cameron, a Highlander
- Arthur Ridley — Mr Amy
