''Elizabeth Refuses'' is a 1957 Australian TV play based on the 1813 novel ''

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. It was directed by William Sterling. It was performed live from Sydney on 5 February 1957. The adaptation was written by English writer Margaret Macnamara of a number of scenes from Jane Austen's novel. It ran for 30 minutes on the ABC.

Plot

In the Bennet house, Mrs Bennet wishes for her two sisters, Elizabeth and Jane, to be married. Mr Collins, a clergyman, arrives seeking a bride. Lady Catherine de Bourgh hints at future happiness for Elizabeth. Elizabeth rejects Mr Collins' proposal.

Cast

*Joan Lord as Elizabeth *Norman Cull as Mr Collins *Catherine Neill as Lady de Bourgh *Betty Lucas as Jane *Ailsa Grahame as Mrs. Bennet

Production

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did the costumes.

References

1957 Australian television plays 1957 television plays Television plays directed by William Sterling (director) Australian films based on plays {{Australia-tv-film-stub