Everyman (1964 film)

1964 Australian TV series or program

Everyman

Wynn Roberts, Kevin Colson
The Age 17 Dec 64

Based on| medieval play Everyman by unknown author
Music by| John Antill
Country of origin| Australia
Original language| English
Production
Producer| Christopher Muir
Running time| 60 mins[4]
Production company| Australian Broadcasting Commission
Original release
Network| ABC
Release| 23 December 1964 (1964-12-23) (Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane)[1][2][3]

Everyman is a 1964 Australian television play. It screened on the ABC and was directed by Christopher Muir, who filmed the whole script.[5]

It was part of the ABC's Christmas programming.[6][7]

## Plot

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A pilgrim introduces the story. Death comes to summon Everyman, and Everyman is afraid to go on the journey alone. He tries to negotiate with Death. He realises that except for his Good Deeds, he must face Death alone.

## Cast

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* Kevin Colson as Everyman
* Wynn Roberts as Death
* Norman Kaye as Discretion
* Patricia Kennedy as Knowledge
* Beverley Dunn as Good Deeds
* Peter Aanensen as Fellowship
* James Lynch as Strength
* Anne Charleston as Beauty
* Gerda Nicolson as Cousin
* Stewart Weller as Goods
* Bruce Barry as Kindred
* Syd Conabere as Confession
* Laurence Beck as Five Wits
* Rex Holdsworth as a pilgrim

## Production

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It was based on a medieval play from an unknown author. The play was often performed in cathedrals.[1]

Some scenes were shot at St Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne.[8]

## References

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1. ^ a b "Morality Play Gets a Lift". The Age. 17 December 1964. p. 13.
2. ^ Marshall, Valda (20 December 1964). "TV Merry Go Round". p. 72.
3. ^ "Morality Play on Cathedral Steps". TV Times. 16 December 1964. p. 11.
4. ^ "TV Guide". The Age. 23 December 1964. p. 16.
5. ^ "TV Guide". Sydney Morning Herald. 21 December 1964. p. 13.
6. ^ "Merry Go Round". Sydney Morning Herald. 20 December 1964. p. 73.
7. ^ Vagg, Stephen (18 February 2019). "60 Australian TV Plays of the 1950s & '60s". Filmink.
8. ^ "What to stay home for..." The Canberra Times. Vol. 39, no. 11, 033. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 21 December 1964. p. 23. Retrieved 28 August 2020 – via National Library of Australia.

## External links

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* Everyman at IMDb

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TV productions of Christopher Muir

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* Killer in Close-Up (1957)
* The Duke in Darkness (1957)
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* Outpost (1959)
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* Antony and Cleopatra (1959)
* Till Death Do Us Part (1959)
* Dinner with the Family (1959)
* The Astronauts (1960)
* Uncle Martino (1960)
* Eye of the Night (1960)
* It's the Geography That Counts (1960)
* Waters of the Moon (1961)
* The First Joanna (1961)
* The Rivals (1961)
* Quiet Night (1961)
* Marriage Lines (1962)
* Martine (1961)
* Boy Round the Corner (1962)
* Fury in Petticoats (1962)
* The Teeth of the Wind (1962)
* She'll Be Right (1962)
* Man of Destiny (1963)
* A Piece of Ribbon (1963)
* The White Carnation (1963)
* The Physicists (1964)
* Six Characters in Search of an Author (1964)
* Luther (1964)
* Nude with Violin (1964)
* Everyman (1964)
* The Tower (1965)
* Boy with Banner (1966) (not screened)
* Topaze (1966)
* A Ride on the Big Dipper (1967)
* Shadow on the Wall (1968)
* The Party (1969)

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* The Bartered Bride (1960)
* The Secret of Susannah (1961)
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* The Prodigal Son (1962)
* The Consul (1962)
* Bastien and Bastienne (1963)
* Simone Boccanegra (1963)
* Peter Grimes (1964)
* The Bloodless Sand (1964)
* Martha (1964)
* Carmen (1965)

Ballets|

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* The Nutcracker (1960)
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* The Bloodless Sand (1961)
* Sylvia (1961)
* Caranval (1961)
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* Robert Pomie Ballet (1963)
* Hans Christian Anderson (1963)
* The New Horizon (1964)
* The Fir Tree (1964)
* Seven Deadly Sins (1965)
* She (1967)

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* Libido (1973)

TV series|

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