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Peter Finch in Mutiny of the Bounty – Episode 1, 1938

1938

Peter Finch in Mutiny of the Bounty – Episode 1, 1938

1938

  • NFSA ID764DRK0F
  • TypeRadio
  • MediumAudio
  • FormSeries
  • GenresDrama
  • Year1938

The Australian radio series, Mutiny on the Bounty (also known as Mutiny of the Bounty), was written by Anthony Scott Veitch and featured members of the Broadcasting Service Association Players.

Episode One, excerpted here, features a lot of exposition but gives Peter Finch, playing James Morrison the boatswain’s mate, the opportunity to 'talk like a gentleman’.

When this recording was made Finch was 22 and it is difficult to recognise the distinctive warm tones of his voice which are evident in later recordings.

In comparison with the other unidentified cast member his performance appears to be understated, but his tone still conveys his excitement in joining the crew for a voyage to Tahiti.

The Australian radio series, Mutiny on the Bounty (also known as Mutiny of the Bounty), was written by Anthony Scott Veitch and featured members of the Broadcasting Service Association Players.

Episode One, excerpted here, features a lot of exposition but gives Peter Finch, playing James Morrison the boatswain’s mate, the opportunity to 'talk like a gentleman’.

When this recording was made Finch was 22 and it is difficult to recognise the distinctive warm tones of his voice which are evident in later recordings.

In comparison with the other unidentified cast member his performance appears to be understated, but his tone still conveys his excitement in joining the crew for a voyage to Tahiti.

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