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.

• DirectorMorten Parker
• Release2 August 1954
• GenreDocumentary
• Duration0h 40m
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  6.0
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  ONF | NFB