The Stratford Adventure

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Documentary

Overview

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.

Details

Status: Released
Release date: August 2, 1954
Original language: English
Spoken languages: English
Countries: Canada
Production: ONF,NFB,ONF | NFB
Cast: John Drainie,Michael Bates,Lloyd Bochner,Douglas Campbell,Robert Christie,Cecil Clarke,Timothy Findley,Alec Guinness,Tyrone Guthrie,Amelia Halland 4 more
Director: Morten Parker
Writer: Gudrun Parker
Producer: Guy Glover
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
Homepage: Official site
IMDb: tt0047530