Movie Description

The Stratford Adventure

(1954)

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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Original TitleThe Stratford Adventure

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1954-08-02

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 00h 40m

Homepagehttp://www.nfb.ca/film/stratford_adventure/

Production CompaniesONF | NFB

Genres

  • Documentary