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The Stratford Adventure

The Stratford Adventure

Documentary
August 2, 1954 (72 years ago)
40m
6.2/10

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.

John Drainie
John Drainie

John Drainie

Narrator

Michael Bates
Michael Bates

Michael Bates

Self

Age 33 (died at 57)

Lloyd Bochner
Lloyd Bochner

Lloyd Bochner

Self

Age 30 (died at 81)

Douglas Campbell
Douglas Campbell

Douglas Campbell

Self

Age 32 (died at 87)

Robert Christie
Robert Christie

Robert Christie

Self

Age 40 (died at 82)

Timothy Findley
Timothy Findley

Timothy Findley

Self

Age 23 (died at 71)

Alec Guinness
Alec Guinness

Alec Guinness

Self

Age 40 (died at 86)

Douglas Rain
Douglas Rain

Douglas Rain

Self

Age 26 (died at 90)

Irene Worth
Irene Worth

Irene Worth

Self

Age 38 (died at 85)