The Stratford Adventure

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.

US

Made in US

6.2/10

1954

Documentary
ONF | NFB

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Cast

John Drainie

John Drainie

As Narrator

Michael Bates

Michael Bates

As Self

Lloyd Bochner

Lloyd Bochner

As Self

Douglas Campbell

Douglas Campbell

As Self

Robert Christie

Robert Christie

As Self

Cecil Clarke

Cecil Clarke

As Self

Timothy Findley

Timothy Findley

As Self

Alec Guinness

Alec Guinness

As Self

Tyrone Guthrie

Tyrone Guthrie

As Self

Amelia Hall

Amelia Hall

As Self

Tanya Moiseiwitsch

Tanya Moiseiwitsch

As Self

Tom Patterson

Tom Patterson

As Self

Douglas Rain

Douglas Rain

As Self

Irene Worth

Irene Worth

As Self

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