L’Arlésienne

Summary: 1950 BBC live studio production of L’Arlésienne, Alphonse Daudet’s pastoral drama with music by Georges Bizet.
Theatre play: L’Arlésienne by Alphonse Daudet [more information]
Play synopsis: 'The play is set in Provence, France. L’Arlésienne, which translates to "the girl from Arles", is loved by a young peasant Fréderi. However, upon discovering her infidelity prior to their wedding date, Fréderi approaches madness. His family tries at great length to "save" their son, but eventually Fréderi commits suicide by jumping off a balcony.' (source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L’Arl%C3%A9sienne_(novel_and_play); accessed 15 September 2014)
Production history: Adapted by the author from his own short story and first performed on 1 October 1872 at the Vaudeville Theatre.
Date of transmission: Monday 3 July 1950
Time: 8.15-9.45pm
Channel: BBC Television
Production company: BBC

Producer

George R. Foa

Playwright

Alphonse Daudet

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Origination: Live from studio
Vision original: Monochrome
Extant status: No archival copy is known to exist.
Play tags: adultery / infidelity; France, as theme or setting; French drama; suicide

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