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The Stratford Adventure
Released: August 2, 1954 (1954)
Runtime: 40 minutes
Genres: Documentary
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.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- Robert Christie as Self
Age at release: 40
- Alec Guinness as Self
Age at release: 40
- Irene Worth as Self
Age at release: 38
- Michael Bates as Self
Age at release: 33
- Douglas Campbell as Self
Age at release: 32
- Lloyd Bochner as Self
Age at release: 30
- Douglas Rain as Self
Age at release: 26
- John Drainie as Narrator
Age at release: Unknown
- Tyrone Guthrie as Self
Age at release: Unknown
- Amelia Hall as Self
Age at release: Unknown