The Touch of Silk
| The Touch of Silk | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Betty Roland |
| Date premiered | 3 November 1928[1] |
| Place premiered | Repertory Theatre, Melbourne |
| Original language | English |
The Touch of Silk is a 1928 Australian play by Betty Roland about a French girl who marries a former Australian soldier after World War I.
It was produced around Australia[2] and was adapted several times for radio.[3] At one stage Katharine Cornell was reportedly interested in taking the play to Broadway.[4]
The play was inspired by Roland's childhood.[5]
References
- ^ Details of original production at AusStage
- ^ "DRAMA FESTIVAL". The West Australian. Perth: National Library of Australia. 8 August 1938. p. 10. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
- ^ Betty Roland biography accessed 28 January 2013
- ^ "Music and Drama Women Rule On Broadway". The Sydney Morning Herald. National Library of Australia. 5 April 1947. p. 9. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
- ^ "Australian woman Playwrights succeed". The Daily News. Perth: National Library of Australia. 1 September 1938. p. 10 Edition: CITY FINAL. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
External links
- Production details at AusStage
- "Playing the 20th century – episode two: The Touch of Silk", Radio National, 26 December 2010