The Fugitive Eye (1961)

Description

Based on an acclaimed thriller by ‘Charlotte Jay’ (aka Adelaide-born novelist, Geraldine Halls), The Fugitive Eye is a 1961 telemovie starring Charlton Heston and Fred Astaire. Produced in Hollywood for a mystery anthology television series, this hour-long episode was adapted for the screen by Larry Marcus and directed by Herman Hoffman.

The State Library of South Australia recently acquired The Fugitive Eye telemovie from the US Library of Congress, making this public screening a special premiere event. There will be a brief presentation beforehand.

Jane Costessi

Jane Costessi is researching the life and work of Adelaide-born novelist Geraldine Halls (‘Charlotte Jay’). Like her biographical subject, Jane is an avid explorer of culture, ideas, and places, and has pursued a diverse career. She has worked in arts and media programming, production, training, and policy development, and has taught English (ESL) overseas.  

Jane was recently awarded the Fred Johns Scholarship for Biography to support her current MPhil research project. 

Image:  The Fugitive Eye by Charlotte Jay (Jane Costessi, 2024); Geraldine Halls(family photo)

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