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Synopsis
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
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- E1 MacbethNext upSep 25, 1955
Synopsis
To usurp the throne of Scotland, Macbeth and his wife murder King Duncan.
Guest stars: Barry Morse (Macbeth), Katharine Blake (Lady Macbeth), Patrick Macnee (Macduff), Margaret Braidwood (First Witch), Jack Creley (Seyton), John Drainie (Banquo), Charles Jarrott (Ross), Elizabeth Cole (Lady Macbeth's attendant)
- E2 The Black Bonspiel of Wullie McCrimmonOct 9, 1955
Guest stars
Guest stars: Lloyd Bochner, Robert Shirriff, Jack Creley, Ron Hartmann, Phyllis Coglan, Paul Kligman, John Drainie, George Spelvin
- E3 Take to the WoodsOct 16, 1955
Guest stars
Guest stars: Robert Goulet, Helene Winston, Sharon Acker
- E4 BetrayalOct 23, 1955
- E5 A Soviet PortraitOct 30, 1955
Guest stars
Guest stars: Douglas Rain, Chris Wiggins
- E6 The Woman Who Came to StayNov 6, 1955
Guest stars
Guest stars: Douglas Rain
- E7 S1.E7 ∙ La BohemeNov 13, 1955
- E8 The Hand and the MirrorNov 20, 1955
Guest stars
Guest stars: Lloyd Bochner, Douglas Rain, Bruno Gerussi, Chris Wiggins, Barry Morse (Leonardo da Vinci)
- E9 Symphony of Movement: Moods and VariationsNov 27, 1955
- E10 Hedda GablerDec 4, 1955
Synopsis
Trapped in a suffocating marriage to a minor academic, Hedda Gabler is only too keen to meet her former lover, a controversial writer.
- E11 Double BillDec 11, 1955
Guest stars
Guest stars: Lois Smith (Caroline / the operetta star)
- E12 S1.E12 ∙ The PhilandererDec 18, 1955
Guest stars
Guest stars: Barry Morse
- E13 The House by the Stable/Grab and GraceDec 25, 1955
- E14 Edwina BlackJan 1, 1956
- E15 Goodbye, Young ManJan 8, 1956
- E16 When Soft Voices DieJan 15, 1956
Guest stars
Guest stars: Jack Creley, Lorne Greene (Beethoven), Richard Easton
- E17 The Marriage Of FigaroJan 29, 1956
Synopsis
*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.
- E18 The Lady And The LoggerFeb 5, 1956
Synopsis
Directed by Norman Campbell
Guest stars: Paul Kligman, Robert Goulet (Jeff), Jean Ramsay (Frankie), Carol Starkman (Tanya), James Doohan, Joe Austin, Helene Winston, Norman Ettlinger
- E19 Katherine DunhamFeb 12, 1956
- E20 The MediumFeb 19, 1956
Guest stars
Guest stars: Katherine Dunham
- E21 The Public ProsecutorFeb 26, 1956
Synopsis
[21] CBC Folio: THE PUBLIC PROSECUTOR 26Feb1956 Adapted by Len Peterson Play by Fritz Hochwalder
Guest stars: Douglas Rain
- E22 Anne of Green GablesMar 11, 1956
Synopsis
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
Guest stars: Toby Tarnow (Anne), John Drainie (Matthew), Margot Christie (Marilla), Margaret Griffin (Diana), Helene Winston (Mrs. Lynde)
- E23 The Small RainMar 18, 1956
Synopsis
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:
Guest stars: Barry Morse
- E24 [24] CBC Folio: DARLING CORIEMar 25, 1956
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Brain Douglas
- E25 [25] CBC Folio: THE HAUNTED POST OFFICE / THE FACE OF CANADAApr 15, 1956
Synopsis
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
Guest stars: Douglas Rain
- E26 [26] CBC Folio: THE TRIAL AT ROUENApr 22, 1956
Synopsis
Opera by Norman Dello Joio Synopsis: The story centers on Joan of Arc's trial for heresy and witchcraft.
- E27 [27] CBC Folio: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING ERNESTApr 29, 1956
Synopsis
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
- E28 [28] CBC Folio: THE TRIALMay 6, 1956
Synopsis
Written by Franz Kafka Synopsis: Story of a man victimized by circumstances beyond his control.
- E29 [29] CBC Folio: THE WIDOW OF THE MISSISSAGIMay 13, 1956
Synopsis
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
- E30 [30] CBC Folio: PIRATES OF PENZANCEMay 20, 1956
Synopsis
(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
