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The Father

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by August Strindberg
Adapted for broadcasting by Max Faber from his English version
[Starring] Jack Hawkins and Googie Withers

The play is set in the sitting-room of the captain's house on the outskirts of a Swedish town during two consecutive winter evenings at the end of the last century.

Contributors

Author:
August Strindberg
Adapted by/English Version:
Max Faber
Producer:
John Gibson
Adolf, a cavalry captain:
Jack Hawkins
Laura, his wife:
Googie Withers
Bertha, their daughter:
Dorothy Gordon
Dr Oestermark:
Richard Williams
The Pastor:
Charles Lloyd Pack
Margret, the nurse:
Gladys Young
Nojd:
Malcolm Hayes
Svard:
Haydn Jones
Source: Radio Times

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