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The Stratford Adventure (1954)

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: 1954-08-02
Runtime: 40 min
Rating: 6 / 10
Cast
John Drainie
John Drainie
Narrator
Michael Bates
Michael Bates
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Lloyd Bochner
Lloyd Bochner
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Douglas Campbell
Douglas Campbell
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Robert Christie
Robert Christie
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Cecil Clarke
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Timothy Findley
Timothy Findley
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Alec Guinness
Alec Guinness
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Tyrone Guthrie
Tyrone Guthrie
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Amelia Hall
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Tanya Moiseiwitsch
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Tom Patterson
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Douglas Rain
Douglas Rain
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Irene Worth
Irene Worth
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