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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.

Episodes

Cast

Season 1

Macbeth

1. Macbeth

25th Sep 1955

To usurp the throne of Scotland, Macbeth and his wife murder King Duncan.

The Black Bonspiel of Wullie McCrimmon

2. The Black Bonspiel of Wullie McCrimmon

9th Oct 1955

Take to the Woods

3. Take to the Woods

16th Oct 1955

Betrayal

4. Betrayal

23rd Oct 1955

A Soviet Portrait

5. A Soviet Portrait

30th Oct 1955

The Woman Who Came to Stay

6. The Woman Who Came to Stay

6th Nov 1955

S1.E7 ∙ La Boheme

7. S1.E7 ∙ La Boheme

13th Nov 1955

The Hand and the Mirror

8. The Hand and the Mirror

20th Nov 1955

Symphony of Movement: Moods and Variations

9. Symphony of Movement: Moods and Variations

27th Nov 1955

Hedda Gabler

10. Hedda Gabler

4th Dec 1955

Trapped in a suffocating marriage to a minor academic, Hedda Gabler is only too keen to meet her former lover, a controversial writer.

Double Bill

11. Double Bill

11th Dec 1955

S1.E12 ∙ The Philanderer

12. S1.E12 ∙ The Philanderer

18th Dec 1955

The House by the Stable/Grab and Grace

13. The House by the Stable/Grab and Grace

25th Dec 1955

Edwina Black

14. Edwina Black

1st Jan 1956

Goodbye, Young Man

15. Goodbye, Young Man

8th Jan 1956

When Soft Voices Die

16. When Soft Voices Die

15th Jan 1956

The Marriage Of Figaro

17. The Marriage Of Figaro

29th Jan 1956

*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.

The Lady And The Logger

18. The Lady And The Logger

5th Feb 1956

Directed by Norman Campbell

Katherine Dunham

19. Katherine Dunham

12th Feb 1956

The Medium

20. The Medium

19th Feb 1956

The Public Prosecutor

21. The Public Prosecutor

26th Feb 1956

[21] CBC Folio: THE PUBLIC PROSECUTOR 26Feb1956 Adapted by Len Peterson Play by Fritz Hochwalder

Anne of Green Gables

22. Anne of Green Gables

11th Mar 1956

Adapted 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 Forrester

The Small Rain

23. The Small Rain

18th Mar 1956

The 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:

[24] CBC Folio: DARLING CORIE

24. [24] CBC Folio: DARLING CORIE

25th Mar 1956

folk 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.

[25] CBC Folio: THE HAUNTED POST OFFICE / THE FACE OF CANADA

25. [25] CBC Folio: THE HAUNTED POST OFFICE / THE FACE OF CANADA

15th Apr 1956

Play 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 House

[26] CBC Folio: THE TRIAL AT ROUEN

26. [26] CBC Folio: THE TRIAL AT ROUEN

22nd Apr 1956

Opera by Norman Dello Joio Synopsis: The story centers on Joan of Arc's trial for heresy and witchcraft.

[27] CBC Folio: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING ERNEST

27. [27] CBC Folio: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING ERNEST

29th Apr 1956

Adapted 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 ..... Lane

[28] CBC Folio: THE TRIAL

28. [28] CBC Folio: THE TRIAL

6th May 1956

Written by Franz Kafka Synopsis: Story of a man victimized by circumstances beyond his control.

[29] CBC Folio: THE WIDOW OF THE MISSISSAGI

29. [29] CBC Folio: THE WIDOW OF THE MISSISSAGI

13th May 1956

Written 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 ......... Johnson

[30] CBC Folio: PIRATES OF PENZANCE

30. [30] CBC Folio: PIRATES OF PENZANCE

20th May 1956

(90 min)(final episode of season 1) Produced by Norman Campbell Musical by Gilbert and Sullivan Directed by Godfrey Ridout Cast: Roma Butler Robert Reic

First air date

25th Sep 1955

Last air date

26th May 1959

Status

Returning Series

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

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