Tragedy in a Temporary Town

1959 | 60 minutes | 8.0 ★ (1)

Tragedy in a Temporary Town
  • Overview

    Live television drama set in a caravan park in the US. Originally presented as a 1959 episode of the Australian anthology drama show Shell Presents starring Michael Pate. It was filmed "live" in Melbourne, then recorded and broadcast in Sydney. The same script was produced in 1956 for American television.

  • Release Date

    16 May 1959

  • DirectingRod Kinnear
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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