Elizabeth Refuses | |
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Based on | novel Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen |
Written by | Margaret Macnamara |
Directed by | William Sterling |
Country of origin | Australia |
Original language | English |
Production | |
Running time | 30 mins |
Production company | ABC |
Original release | |
Network | ABC |
Release | 5 February 1957 | (Sydney)
Elizabeth Refuses is a 1957 Australian TV play based on the 1813 novel Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. It was directed by William Sterling. It was performed live from Sydney on 5 February 1957.[1]
The adaptation was written by English writer Margaret Macnamara of a number of scenes from Jane Austen's novel. It ran for 30 minutes on the ABC.[2]
In the Bennet house, Mrs Bennet wishes for her two sisters, Elizabeth and Jane, to be married. Mr Collins, a clergyman, arrives seeking a bride. Lady Catherine de Bourgh hints at future happiness for Elizabeth. Elizabeth rejects Mr Collins' proposal.
Thelma Afford did the costumes.[3]