The Stratford Adventure
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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.
Status: Released
Released Date: 1954-08-02
Runtime: 40 mins
Director: Morten Parker
Writer: Gudrun Parker
Spoken language: English
Genres: Documentary
Original title: The Stratford Adventure
Production Companies: ONF | NFB
Production Countries: Canada
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