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Folio

10.0·4 seasons·94 episodes

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.

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Macbeth
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Sep 25, 1955

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

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The Black Bonspiel of Wullie McCrimmon
The Black Bonspiel of Wullie McCrimmon
Oct 9, 1955
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Take to the Woods
Take to the Woods
Oct 16, 1955
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Betrayal
Betrayal
Oct 23, 1955
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A Soviet Portrait
A Soviet Portrait
Oct 30, 1955
06
The Woman Who Came to Stay
The Woman Who Came to Stay
Nov 6, 1955
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S1.E7 ∙ La Boheme
S1.E7 ∙ La Boheme
Nov 13, 1955
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The Hand and the Mirror
The Hand and the Mirror
Nov 20, 1955
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Symphony of Movement: Moods and Variations
Symphony of Movement: Moods and Variations
Nov 27, 1955
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Hedda Gabler
Hedda Gabler
Dec 4, 1955

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

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Double Bill
Double Bill
Dec 11, 1955
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S1.E12 ∙ The Philanderer
S1.E12 ∙ The Philanderer
Dec 18, 1955
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The House by the Stable/Grab and Grace
The House by the Stable/Grab and Grace
Dec 25, 1955
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Edwina Black
Edwina Black
Jan 1, 1956
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Goodbye, Young Man
Goodbye, Young Man
Jan 8, 1956
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When Soft Voices Die
When Soft Voices Die
Jan 15, 1956
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The Marriage Of Figaro
The Marriage Of Figaro
Jan 29, 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.

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The Lady And The Logger
The Lady And The Logger
Feb 5, 1956

Directed by Norman Campbell

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Katherine Dunham
Katherine Dunham
Feb 12, 1956
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The Medium
The Medium
Feb 19, 1956
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The Public Prosecutor
The Public Prosecutor
Feb 26, 1956

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

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Anne of Green Gables
Anne of Green Gables
Mar 11, 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

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The Small Rain
The Small Rain
Mar 18, 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:

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[24] CBC Folio: DARLING CORIE
[24] CBC Folio: DARLING CORIE
Mar 25, 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.

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[25] CBC Folio: THE HAUNTED POST OFFICE / THE FACE OF CANADA
[25] CBC Folio: THE HAUNTED POST OFFICE / THE FACE OF CANADA
Apr 15, 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

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[26] CBC Folio: THE TRIAL AT ROUEN
[26] CBC Folio: THE TRIAL AT ROUEN
Apr 22, 1956

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

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[27] CBC Folio: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING ERNEST
[27] CBC Folio: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING ERNEST
Apr 29, 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

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[28] CBC Folio: THE TRIAL
[28] CBC Folio: THE TRIAL
May 6, 1956

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

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[29] CBC Folio: THE WIDOW OF THE MISSISSAGI
[29] CBC Folio: THE WIDOW OF THE MISSISSAGI
May 13, 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

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[30] CBC Folio: PIRATES OF PENZANCE
[30] CBC Folio: PIRATES OF PENZANCE
May 20, 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

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