
The Stratford Adventure
1954 • Documentary
6 (3)
Morten Parker
Director
Gudrun Parker
Writer
Status
Released
Release date
August 2, 1954
Duration
40 Min
Language
en
Popularity
0.8044
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
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

Douglas Rain

Irene Worth