The Stratford Adventure
MovieTitle | The Stratford Adventure |
User score | 6 |
Release date | Aug 2, 1954 |
Genre | Documentary |
Director | Morten Parker |
Production country | Canada |
Production companies | ONF | NFB |
Run time | 40 min. |
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.