
The Stratford Adventure
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.
Release Date: 1954-08-02
Official website: http://www.nfb.ca/film/stratford_adventure/

John Drainie
Narrator

Michael Bates
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Lloyd Bochner
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Douglas Campbell
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Robert Christie
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Timothy Findley
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Alec Guinness
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Tyrone Guthrie
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Douglas Rain
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Irene Worth
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