For Fear of Little Men
| Genre | drama |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Home station | ABC |
| Written by | Max Afford |
| Directed by | Dion Wheeler |
| Original release | July 1, 1938[1] |
For Fear of Little Men is a 1938 Australian radio play by Max Afford.[2]
The play was a success and sold to Canadian and New Zealand radio.[3][4]
It was performed again in 1939 and 1946.
Premise
A woman visits an isolated place, where people worship Pan.[5]
According to one synopsis, "The action takes place in Deep Quarry, and deals with 'little men' gifted with evil powers who perform pagan rites. The little men had already claimed one victim when city-bred Kay Liskard and his delicate wife visit the district for a holiday. Liskard's friend, Raymond Milton, eventually discovers the secret behind these strange and horrible powers, but too late to avert the second tragedy."[6]
References
- ^ "Programme Highlights". The Mail (Adelaide). Vol. 27, no. 1, 361. South Australia. 25 June 1938. p. 28. Retrieved 29 September 2025 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Broadcasting". The Labor Daily. No. 41. New South Wales, Australia. 1 July 1938. p. 10. Retrieved 29 September 2025 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Australian Radio Plays". The Canberra Times. Vol. 13, no. 3699. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 14 August 1939. p. 2. Retrieved 29 September 2025 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ Australian Broadcasting Commission. (11 May 1940), "Max Afford and his Plays", ABC weekly, Sydney: ABC, nla.obj-1370253175, retrieved 29 September 2025 – via Trove
- ^ "News about Radio". Sunday Mail. No. 423. Queensland, Australia. 29 May 1938. p. 15. Retrieved 29 September 2025 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Radio Highlights for To-day". Daily Advertiser (Wagga Wagga). New South Wales, Australia. 1 July 1938. p. 3. Retrieved 29 September 2025 – via National Library of Australia.