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The Stratford Adventure(1954)
Status: Released
Date: 1954-08-02
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Time: 0h 40m
Overview:
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.
Languages: English.
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Canada
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Movie: The Stratford Adventure
Top 10 Billed Cast
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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Timothy Findley
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Alec Guinness
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Tyrone Guthrie
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Overview
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.
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1954-08-02
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