Daphne Laureola
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Daphne Laureola is a play by James Bridie about a young Polish refugee's infatuation with a middle-aged English woman.
[edit] Productions
The play was first produced at the Old Vic in London in 1949 starring Edith Evans and Peter Finch under the management of Laurence Olivier. The production was a major success, helping launch Finch's career in London.[1] A 1950 Broadway production, also starring Evans, was less successful.[2]
[edit] Adaptations
It was adapted for television in 1978, starring Olivier.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ "Critics occlaim Peter Finch.". The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1956) (Melbourne, Vic.: National Library of Australia): p. 4. 25 March 1949. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article22718638. Retrieved 10 February 2012.
- ^ Daphne Laureola at IBDB
- ^ Daphne Laureola at IMDB
