The Stratford Adventure (1954)

6.2/10 • 40 min • 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.

Cast

John Drainie

Michael Bates

Lloyd Bochner

Douglas Campbell

Robert Christie

Timothy Findley

Alec Guinness

Tyrone Guthrie

Self

Douglas Rain

Irene Worth

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