''Farewell, Farewell, Eugene'' was a play by John Vari.

Plot

Two reclusive sisters send greeting cards to the outside world through their cousin, for which they make money that goes into a fund to visit their brother in Africa. Various complications, including a runaway marriage, an abandoned baby's appearance on a doorstep, and a revealing letter follow.

Adaptations

It was adapted for British television and aired on the

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on the 23 July 1959.

1960 Australian TV Version

''Farewell, Farewell, Eugene'' was an Australian television adaptation of the play which was broadcast live on

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on 10 August 1960 in Sydney and later a tapped version was broadcast on 26 October 1960 in Melbourne. The runtime of ''Farewell, Farewell, Eugene'' was 75mins.

Plot

Two spinsters try to earn enough money to join their nephew in Africa.

Cast

* Letty Craydon as Minerva * Nancye Stewart as Florence *

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as Penny the niece * Phillip Ross as Mick Delaney *

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as Mr Bosworth * Dora Norris as Mrs Bosworth * Beryl Marshall as Queenie * Don Barkham as Willie * Audrey Teesdale as Mrs Slack

Reception

The ''

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'' called it " a refreshing piece of work, in general terms competently assembled, and with one performance in particular adding a final touch of assurance. This was Letty Craydon's picture... heso thoroughly sketched the characteristics of a skittish, domineered, furtively-imbibing old lady that she seemed to have grown into the part." The

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called it "a pleasant bit of viewing."

References

External links

* 1960s Australian television plays Works by George F. Kerr {{1960s-play-stub