1957
Princess Joybelle
The first Christmas Pantomime was called “Princess Joybelle”, broadcast live to air in December 1957. Only a few relics of this production remain — a photo or two and some notes in Denzil Howson’s memoirs. Although a film recording was made, its whereabouts are unknown.
Synopsis
No written or film record of this production remains. Ernie Carroll was cast as the King, father of Princess Joybelle, but he took ill on the day before and Denzil Howson had to play the part instead.
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Credits
| Cast | |
| Happy Hammond | |
| Ron Blaskett | |
| Gerry Gee | |
| Denzil Howson | The King |
| Diane Thorington | Princess Joybelle |
| Alf Gertler | Bernard the Magician |
| Stan Stafford | |
| Eric Pearce | |
| Dancers and Chorus | |
| Eugene Utassy Ballet School | |
| Crew | |
| Margot Sheridan | Musical Director |
| Denzil Howson | Writer |
| Production Details | |
| Duration | 50 minutes (?) |
| Production Date | December 1957 |
| Location | Studio One, GTV9, Melbourne. |