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.
Director: Morten Parker
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 40 min
Release Date: August 2, 1954
Cast
- John Drainie - Narrator
- Michael Bates - Self
- Lloyd Bochner - Self
- Douglas Campbell - Self
- Robert Christie - Self
- Cecil Clarke - Self
- Timothy Findley - Self
- Alec Guinness - Self
- Tyrone Guthrie - Self
- Amelia Hall - Self
Screenplay
Music: Louis Applebaum
Editing: Douglas Tunstell
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
short film
More Films by Director: Morten Parker
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Stratford Adventure about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Stratford Adventure?
- The Stratford Adventure was directed by Morten Parker.
- Who stars in The Stratford Adventure?
- The Stratford Adventure stars John Drainie, Michael Bates, Lloyd Bochner, Douglas Campbell, Robert Christie, Cecil Clarke.
- How long is The Stratford Adventure?
- The Stratford Adventure has a runtime of 40m (40 minutes).
- What genre is The Stratford Adventure?
- The Stratford Adventure is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Stratford Adventure produced?
- The Stratford Adventure was produced in Canada.