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    The Stratford Adventure

    40'

    1954-08-02

    6.2

    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.

    DirectingMorten ParkerWritingGudrun Parker

    Cast

    1

    Narrator

    John Drainie

    1

    Self

    Michael Bates

    1

    Self

    Lloyd Bochner

    1

    Self

    Douglas Campbell

    1

    Self

    Robert Christie

    1

    Self

    Cecil Clarke

    1

    Self

    Timothy Findley

    2

    Self

    Alec Guinness

    1

    Self

    Tyrone Guthrie

    1

    Self

    Amelia Hall

    1

    Self

    Tanya Moiseiwitsch

    1

    Self

    Tom Patterson

    1

    Self

    Douglas Rain

    1

    Self

    Irene Worth

    Details:

    • Budget: 0
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. Canada
    • List of languages:
      1. English
    • List of companies:
      1. ONF | NFB
    • Vote Count: 5
    • Popularity: 0.5692
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:The Stratford Adventure

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