''The Sentimental Bloke'' is a 1963 Australian

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film. It was a half-hour

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aired on

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. It is based on the poem, ''

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'' by

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. A copy of the telecast is held by the

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, despite having aired in an era where

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was common. It was recorded at ABC's studios in Southbank.

Cast

* Jack Manuel as The Bloke * Carolyn Harrison as Doreen * Maxwell Collis as Stror 'at Coot

References

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