Folio
Folio, a precursor to CBC's renowned fine-arts series Festival, aired for four years starting in 1956. The series showcased original dramas, music compositions, and ballets, many originating from diverse regions across Canada. Notable episodes featured Barry Morse in a new staging of MacBeth, along with performances by Canadian talents like Robert Goulet and Sharon Acker. One of the highlights included a musical adaptation of the beloved Canadian classic, Anne of Green Gables. Airing without sponsorship, Folio thrived until its conclusion in the fall of 1960. Producers: Robert Allen, Harvey Hart, David Greene, Mario Prizek and Ronald Weyman.
30 episodes
- 1. MacbethTo usurp the throne of Scotland, Macbeth and his wife murder King Duncan.CCSep 25, 1955
- 2. The Black Bonspiel of Wullie McCrimmonNo synopsis available yet.CCOct 9, 1955
- 3. Take to the WoodsNo synopsis available yet.CCOct 16, 1955
- 4. BetrayalNo synopsis available yet.CCOct 23, 1955
- 5. A Soviet PortraitNo synopsis available yet.CCOct 30, 1955
- 6. The Woman Who Came to StayNo synopsis available yet.CCNov 6, 1955
- 7. S1.E7 ∙ La BohemeNo synopsis available yet.CCNov 13, 1955
- 8. The Hand and the MirrorNo synopsis available yet.CCNov 20, 1955
- 9. Symphony of Movement: Moods and VariationsNo synopsis available yet.CCNov 27, 1955
- 10. Hedda GablerTrapped in a suffocating marriage to a minor academic, Hedda Gabler is only too keen to meet her former lover, a controversial writer.CCDec 4, 1955
- 11. Double BillNo synopsis available yet.CCDec 11, 1955
- 12. S1.E12 ∙ The PhilandererNo synopsis available yet.CCDec 18, 1955
- 13. The House by the Stable/Grab and GraceNo synopsis available yet.CCDec 25, 1955
- 14. Edwina BlackNo synopsis available yet.CCJan 1, 1956
- 15. Goodbye, Young ManNo synopsis available yet.CCJan 8, 1956
- 16. When Soft Voices DieNo synopsis available yet.CCJan 15, 1956
- 17. The Marriage Of Figaro*Note: Presented as a Special Canadian Production on CBC Folio television on January 29, 1956, at 10 pm. Also on CBC Radio on January 25, 1956, at 7:30 pm.CCJan 29, 1956
- 18. The Lady And The LoggerDirected by Norman CampbellCCFeb 5, 1956
- 19. Katherine DunhamNo synopsis available yet.CCFeb 12, 1956
- 20. The MediumNo synopsis available yet.CCFeb 19, 1956
- 21. The Public Prosecutor[21] CBC Folio: THE PUBLIC PROSECUTOR 26Feb1956 Adapted by Len Peterson Play by Fritz HochwalderCCFeb 26, 1956
- 22. Anne of Green GablesAdapted by Donald Harron Lyrics by James Costigan Music by Norman Campbell a musical dramatization of L.M. Montgomery's 'Anne of Green Gables'. Orchestra and chorus conducted by Gordon Kushner Choreography by Gladys ForresterCCMar 11, 1956
- 23. The Small RainThe story about the impact of a self-confident young man on a group of dissatisfied, neurotic people. Play by Lister Sinclair Cast: Barry Morse Suzanne Finlay Gerald Sarracini Phyllis Stewart Jonathan White ..... Edmond Alene Kamins ........ Eunice Synopsis:CCMar 18, 1956
- 24. [24] CBC Folio: DARLING CORIEfolk opera by Elie Siegmeister Chorus and orchestra conducted by Victor Feldbrill Cast: Roma Butler On the same program will be "The Rake's Progress", a study of six etchings by William Hogarth, written by Prof. Stanley Read of the University of British Columbia.CCMar 25, 1956
- 25. [25] CBC Folio: THE HAUNTED POST OFFICE / THE FACE OF CANADAPlay by Lister Sinclair Essay "The Face of Canada" by Harry Boyle Directed by Harvey Hart Narrator Harry Boyle (The Face of Canada) Cast: Hugh Webster Ruth Springford David Gardner Norman Etltinger Douglas Rain Eric HouseCCApr 15, 1956
- 26. [26] CBC Folio: THE TRIAL AT ROUENOpera by Norman Dello Joio Synopsis: The story centers on Joan of Arc's trial for heresy and witchcraft.CCApr 22, 1956
- 27. [27] CBC Folio: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING ERNESTAdapted by John Bethune Play by Oscar Wilde Directed by Andrew Allan Cast: Lloyd Bochner ........ John Worthing Elizabeth Cole ........ Miss Prism Barry Morse ............ Algernon Moncrieff Charmion King ....... Gwendolyn Fairfax Eric House ............. Canon Chasuble Toby Robins ........... Cecily Cardew John Hardinge ........ Merriman Tony Van Bridge ..... LaneCCApr 29, 1956
- 28. [28] CBC Folio: THE TRIALWritten by Franz Kafka Synopsis: Story of a man victimized by circumstances beyond his control.CCMay 6, 1956
- 29. [29] CBC Folio: THE WIDOW OF THE MISSISSAGIWritten by Len Peterson Directed by Esse W. Ljungh Cast: Monique Miller ......... Widow John Drainie ........ Pipineau Ed McNamara ........ Jim Fred Diehl ......... Louis Joe Austin ....... Cook Hugh Webster ....... Short Legs Paul Kligman ........... Boris Murray Westgate ......... Red Jon Granik ........ Steve Frank Peddie ....... Cruel Face Jeremy Wilkin ......... JohnsonCCMay 13, 1956
- 30. [30] CBC Folio: PIRATES OF PENZANCE(90 min)(final episode of season 1) Produced by Norman Campbell Musical by Gilbert and Sullivan Directed by Godfrey Ridout Cast: Roma Butler Robert ReicCCMay 20, 1956
Folio
Folio, a precursor to CBC's renowned fine-arts series Festival, aired for four years starting in 1956. The series showcased original dramas, music compositions, and ballets, many originating from diverse regions across Canada. Notable episodes featured Barry Morse in a new staging of MacBeth, along with performances by Canadian talents like Robert Goulet and Sharon Acker. One of the highlights included a musical adaptation of the beloved Canadian classic, Anne of Green Gables. Airing without sponsorship, Folio thrived until its conclusion in the fall of 1960. Producers: Robert Allen, Harvey Hart, David Greene, Mario Prizek and Ronald Weyman.
Creators and cast
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- CBC
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Audio languages
English
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