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Dad Hayseed (Cecil Kellaway) and his son Joe (Tal Ordell) have become separated from the rest of the family during a visit to Sydney. They arrive home (at the Townleigh’s mansion) rolling drunk, to be castigated by Mum Hayseed (Katie Towers) and Joe’s new wife Pansy (Molly Raynor).
Curator’s notes
A stereotypical scene is made fresh by good performances by all four actors, but particularly Kellaway, who keeps his drunkenness in character. Dad Hayseed is always a defender of those under attack – and his son needs his help, as he sees it. He also manages to convey a great sense of the strength of his bond with Mum Hayseed, in the way they stumble up the stairs together. Dad Hayseed’s mention of ‘six o’clock’ is a reference to the era when hotels closed at 6 pm every night, in an attempt to control the drinking habits of Australian men.
