Strike Me Lucky (novel)
Strike Me Lucky is a 1959 novel written by Jon Cleary in collaboration with his wife Joy. The plot concerns an Australian family who discover gold and the effect this has on their small town.
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Author | Jon Cleary Joy Cleary |
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Country | Australia |
Language | English |
Publisher | Ure Smith |
Publication date | 1959 |
Pages | 234 |
Background
Cleary originally wrote it as a short story for the Saturday Evening Post. Later while the Clearys were living in Spain, Joy was at a loose end and decided to adapt the story into a novel, which Jon then rewrote. It was published under her name and enjoyed minor success.[1] It was based on a story "Trumpets of Home" which was based on a true story. [2]
Marlon Brando optioned the film rights for his production company Pennebaker, intending to make it as a co-production in England, but no movie was made.[3][4] However Jon Cleary did later adapt it into a play in 1969.[5]
References
- "JOY CLEARY: She's happy to let Jon be the author". The Australian Women's Weekly. National Library of Australia. 20 September 1961. p. 9. Retrieved 28 February 2012.
- Hersey, April (12 November 1966). "An Unnecessary Journey "What has happened to everyone?"". The Bulletin. p. 42.
- 'Noted on the local scene' New York Times 24 Sept 1961 pp. X11
- Jon Cleary Interviewed by Stephen Vagg: Oral History at National Film and Sound Archive
- ""I'm disenchanted with Sydney...but it's home"". The Australian Women's Weekly. National Library of Australia. 30 July 1969. p. 13. Retrieved 28 February 2012.
External links
- Strike Me Lucky at AustLit (subscription required)