Ralph Peterson (writer)
Ralph Wilton Peterson (21 February 1921 – 2 November 1996) was an Australian writer (dramatist and playwright), actor and producer of film, theatre, radio and TV. He went to London and achieved fame with the success of his play The Square Ring, which was turned into a film in 1953.[1] He was married to Australian actress Betty Lucas
Selected Writing Credits
- The Square Ring (1952) - play, later turned into a 1953 film, 1954 novel and 1959 TV movie
- Greater the Truth (1956) - novel[2]
- Three in One (1957) - film
- Whiplash (1961) - TV series
- My Name's McGooley, What's Yours? (1966-68) - TV series - also producer
- Rita and Wally (1968) - TV series - also producer
- The Rovers (1969-70) - TV series
- Snake Gully with Dad and Dave (1972) - TV series - also producer
- Spyforce (1972) - TV series
References
- ↑ "Film May End A 50-Year Jinx.". The Sunday Herald (Sydney, NSW : 1949 - 1953). Sydney, NSW: National Library of Australia. 21 June 1953. p. 14. Retrieved 10 July 2012.
- ↑ "NOVELS REVIEWED.". The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1956). Melbourne, Vic.: National Library of Australia. 21 April 1956. p. 14. Retrieved 10 July 2012.
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