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1954

The Stratford Adventure

Directed by Morten Parker

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.

Duration

0h 40m

Released

August 2, 1954

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Cast14

  • John Drainie
  • Michael Bates
  • Lloyd Bochner
  • Douglas Campbell
  • Robert Christie
  • Cecil Clarke
  • Timothy Findley
  • Alec Guinness
  • Tyrone Guthrie

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