| A Local Boy | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Alun Owen[1] |
| Directed by | Henri Safran |
| Starring | John Meillon |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Running time | 60 mins[2] |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABC |
| Release | 21 October 1964 (1964-10-21) (Sydney)[3] |
| Release | 4 November 1964 (1964-11-04)[4][5] |
| Release | 10 November 1965 (1965-11-10) (Brisbane)[6] |
A Local Boy is a 1964 Australian TV play produced in ABC's Gore Hill Studios in Sydney.[7] Australian TV drama was relatively rare at the time.[8]
The play featured, reportedly, the first near-nude scene on Australian television.[6]
In Wales, a barrister, David Owen, attempts to become a member of Parliament. He comes up against the older member, Evan Lloyd.
It was Meillon's first television play since he returned from England after five years to appear inRattle of a Simple Man.[10] He went on to appear inThe Recruiting Officer for the ABC soon afterwards.[11] Thoday was an Adelaide actor who had returned to Australia after five years in England.[6]
The near-nude scene came when the character of Prue Owen tried to entice her husband back into bed. The camera focused on her bare back for a few seconds. "The scene is not designed for sensationalism," said director Henri Safran. "It wasn't put in there to shock the public. It is a very delicate scene and was handled tastefully. The play called for the scene and it was handled tastefully."[6]
"The scene was very well handled," said Thody. "There was nothing unpleasant about it."[6]
TheAustralian Woman's Weekly said they were "pleasantly surprised" by the quality.[12]
TheCanberra Times said,"It was such a surprise this week to see a locally produced play that was worthy of the talents of the cast that I cannot remember when it last happened."[13]
TheSydney Morning Herald said it was made with "outstandingly high polish."[14]
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