In the early days of Australian television it was common for dramas to be versions of overseas stories.
[6] Kinescope recording existed at the time, and a copy of the play was made - it survives, albeit without sound.
On the eve of the ceremony Harry engages a typist, Kate, to answer letters of congratulation.
[8] The play was rehearsed at a studio in Forbes St.[9] "We were probably all a bit nervous, but everything went very smoothly," recalls script assistant Ruth Page.
[12] Australian Women's Weekly called the 1956 version "hard to fault.
"[13] Filmink reviewing a silent copy wrote "It felt to be a very accomplished, smooth production.
Most of all, Margot Lee is terrific, full of life and spunk, even without sound, and O’Loughlin was smart enough to keep the camera on her most of the time.