''Lola and the Highwayman'' is a 1965 Australian TV special. It consisted of selected songs from the Australian stage musical ''

Lola Montez Eliza Rosanna Gilbert, Countess of Landsfeld (17 February 1821 – 17 January 1861), better known by the stage name Lola Montez (), was an Irish dancer and actress who became famous as a Spanish dancer, courtesan, and mistress of King Ludwig ...

'' and '' The Highwayman''. Melbourne producer Fred Axian said "some of the melodies from these musicals are among the best in the world." Songs selected from the musical were interwoven in a story to give it continuity. Eleven songs were used in all. An extract from the production is at the State Library of New South Wales.

Cast

*Suzanne Steele as Lola *Jon Weaving

Select Songs

*"Gold, God of the World"

References

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External links

Lola and the Highwayman
at Ausstage
Clip of "Saturday Girl" from 1965 TV production
1960s Australian musicals Cultural depictions of Lola Montez Musicals set in Australia