The Touch of Silk

The Touch of Silk is a 1928 Australian play by Betty Roland about a French girl who marries a former Australian soldier after World War I.

The Touch of Silk
Written by	Betty Roland
Date premiered	3 November 1928[1]
Place premiered	Repertory Theatre, Melbourne
Original language	English

It was produced around Australia^[2] and was adapted several times for radio.^[3] At one stage Katharine Cornell was reportedly interested in taking the play to Broadway.^[4]

The play was inspired by Roland's childhood.^[5]

Radio adaptation

The play was adapted for ABC radio in 1957.^[6]