The Stratford Adventure

The Stratford Adventure

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1954-08-02

This short film depicts how a small Canadian city, bearing the name of Stratford and by a river Avon, created its own renowned Shakespearean theatre. The film tells how the idea grew, how a famous British director, international stars and Canadian talent were recruited, and how the Stratford Shakespearean Festival finally became a triumphant reality.

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The Stratford Adventure

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This short film depicts how a small Canadian city, bearing the name of Stratford and by a river Avon, created its own renowned Shakespearean theatre. The film tells how the idea grew, how a famous British director, international stars and Canadian talent were recruited, and how the Stratford Shakespearean Festival finally became a triumphant reality.

Released

1954-08-02

Runtime

40

Director

Morten Parker

Budget

$0

Revenue

$0

Genres

Documentary

Language

English

Production

ONF | NFB

Casts

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    John Drainie

    John Drainie
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    Michael Bates

    Michael Bates
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    Lloyd Bochner

    Lloyd Bochner
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    Douglas Campbell

    Douglas Campbell
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    Robert Christie

    Robert Christie
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    Cecil Clarke

    Cecil Clarke
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    Timothy Findley

    Timothy Findley
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    Alec Guinness

    Alec Guinness
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    Tyrone Guthrie

    Tyrone Guthrie
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    Amelia Hall

    Amelia Hall
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    Tanya Moiseiwitsch

    Tanya Moiseiwitsch
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    Tom Patterson

    Tom Patterson
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    Douglas Rain

    Douglas Rain
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    Irene Worth

    Irene Worth