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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.

1954 |0h 40m |  Documentary

Cast

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John Drainie

Narrator

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Michael Bates

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Lloyd Bochner

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Douglas Campbell

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Robert Christie

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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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Status

Released

Language

English

Budget

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