The Stratford Adventure
1954
40 minutes
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.
Top Cast
John Drainie
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Michael Bates
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Lloyd Bochner
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Douglas Campbell
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Robert Christie
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Cecil Clarke
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Timothy Findley
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Alec Guinness
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Tyrone Guthrie
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Amelia Hall
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Tanya Moiseiwitsch
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Tom Patterson
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Douglas Rain
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Irene Worth
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