The Father

Summary: 1957 Associated-Rediffusion production for ITV of The Father by August Strindberg. The director, Peter Cotes, had also directed soe of the same cast in a notable West End revival of the play in 1953.
Theatre play: The Father [Fadren] by August Strindberg (1849-1912) [more information]
Play synopsis: Swedish tragedy in which an army scientist (the father of the title) and his wife disagree over the proper upbringing of their daughter. The core of the play is the struggle for power between these two. She fosters doubt in his sanity in the minds of others and drives him to the edge of actual madness by leading him to doubt that he is actually the father of their child.
Production history: Dated to 1887.
Date of transmission: Thursday 27 June 1957
Time: 9.15-10.15pm
Series: Television Playhouse
Channel: ITV
Production company: Associated-Rediffusion (1955-1964)

Director

Peter Cotes

Producer

Peter Cotes

Playwright

August Strindberg (1849-1912)

Adapted for Television by

Peter Cotes

Translator

Elizabeth Spriggs

Sets / Settings

John Clements (1910-1988)

Cast

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