The Watchmen of Saul
| "The Watchmen of Saul" | |
|---|---|
| Theatre 70 episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 20 |
| Directed by | Christopher Morahan |
| Written by | Bruce Stewart |
| Original air date | January 28, 1961 |
| Running time | 70 mins |
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]
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
- ^ "Australian success on TV in Britain". TV Times. 22 February 1961. p. 17.
- ^ "Dr Dawson". Evening Standard. 28 January 1961. p. 8.