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The Stratford Adventure (1954)

The Stratford Adventure (1954)

Documentary
Release Date: 1954, August 2
Directors: Morten Parker
Countries: Canada
Production: ONF | NFB
Cast: Alec Guinness, Douglas Rain, Michael Bates, Lloyd Bochner, Douglas Campbell, Irene Worth, Amelia Hall, Robert Christie, John Drainie, Tyrone Guthrie

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.

Keywords:

short film