The Tin Soldier (radio play)

The Tin Soldier is a 1931 Australian musical comedy for radio. It was written by Fred Whaite of ABC radio.[2] The production was considered a "huge success".[3][4]

The Tin Soldier
Genremusical comedy play
Running time150 mins[1]
Country of originAustralia
Language(s)English
Home station2BL
SyndicatesABC
Written byFred Whaite
Produced byLaurence Halbert
Recording studioSydney
Original releaseAugust 26, 1931 (1931-08-26)

It was the second musical comedy written for Australian radio, following On the Air.[5]

The play was set in Mexico during revolution.[6]

See also

References

  1. "Radio Broadcasting". The Chronicle. Vol. LXXIV, no. 3, 898. South Australia. 20 August 1931. p. 21. Retrieved 12 September 2023 via National Library of Australia.
  2. "Second Radio Play". Advertiser and Register. South Australia. 22 August 1931. p. 11. Retrieved 12 September 2023 via National Library of Australia.
  3. "ABC Stars of the Air". Live Wire. No. 758. Victoria, Australia. 14 October 1942. p. 2. Retrieved 12 September 2023 via National Library of Australia.
  4. "Letters". The Sydney Morning Herald. No. 29, 250. New South Wales, Australia. 3 October 1931. p. 8. Retrieved 12 September 2023 via National Library of Australia.
  5. "Broadcasting Notes". The Mail (Adelaide). Vol. 20, no. 1, 004. South Australia. 22 August 1931. p. 23. Retrieved 12 September 2023 via National Library of Australia.
  6. ""Tin Soldier"". The News. Vol. XVII, no. 2, 529. South Australia. 26 August 1931. p. 4 (Home Edition). Retrieved 12 September 2023 via National Library of Australia.
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