The Music Upstairs | |
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Written by | Michael Noonan |
Directed by | William Sterling |
Country of origin | Australia |
Original language | English |
Production | |
Running time | 60 mins |
Production company | ABC |
Original release | |
Network | ABC |
Release | 3 October 1962 (1962-10-03) (Melbourne, live)[1] |
Release | 7 November 1962 (1962-11-07) |
The Music Upstairs is a 1962 Australian television play.[2] It was written by Australian playwrightMichael Noonan when he was living in England. It starred Felicity Young who was married toGeorge Thoms.[3]
Three doctors, Joe, Ruth and Tom, have just graduated are driving through London when they run over a pedestrian. The doctors panic and decide not to stop. Joe wants to confess, but Tom is indifferent and Ruth loves Tom. The pedestrian later dies and a person who witnessed the accident starts to blackmail them.
William Sterling said "the play s hard hitting with lots of emphasis on suspense... jazzy beat music provides background."[1]
TheBulletin TV critic, Frank Roberts, referred to a recent request in parliament byBill Hayden to ensure legislative protection for Australian actors and writers. Roberts said "The lot engaged inThe Music Upstairs deserve it, somewhere south of Macquarie Island, pulling sleds. I stood it for 30 minutes, creating some kind of endurance record, and then switched toThe Untouchables."[5] This review prompted a letter of criticism fromTed Willis.[6]
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