The Stratford Adventure

Synopsis

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

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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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Cecil Clarke

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Timothy Findley

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Alec Guinness

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Tyrone Guthrie

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Amelia Hall

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Tanya Moiseiwitsch

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Tom Patterson

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