Strife

Summary: 1965 Granada Television production for ITV of Strife by John Galsworthy.
Theatre play: Strife by John Galsworthy (1867-1933) [more information]
Play synopsis: 'The strike at the Trenartha Tin Plate Works had lasted so long without any sign of a settlement that the directors had begun to fear for their dividends. They had all gathered at the Underwood home at the request of the workers, and at first there was some talk of compromise. Facing them, however, was the stern figure of the chairman of the board, seventy-five-year-old John Anthony, who refused to consider any plan for compromise. [...] The other directors were a little uneasy under his stern refusal. In his report Underwood, the plant manager, had made no attempt to disguise the terrible suffering of the striking workers and their families. The directors were also aware that if the strike lasted much longer their stockholders would begin to protest strongly.' Source: http://www.enotes.com/topics/strife.
Production history: Dated to 1909.
Date of transmission: Monday 6 September 1965
Time: 9.40-10.55pm
Channel: ITV
Production company: Granada Television (1956-)

Director

Howard Baker

Playwright

John Galsworthy (1867-1933)

Adapted for Television by

Stuart Latham

Designer

Peter Phillips

Cast

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