Season 1
30 episodes · Sep 25, 1955
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- S1E1
Macbeth
Sep 25, 1955To usurp the throne of Scotland, Macbeth and his wife murder King Duncan.
- S1E10
Hedda Gabler
Dec 4, 1955Trapped in a suffocating marriage to a minor academic, Hedda Gabler is only too keen to meet her former lover, a controversial writer.
- S1E17
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.
- S1E21
The Public Prosecutor
Feb 26, 1956[21] CBC Folio: THE PUBLIC PROSECUTOR 26Feb1956 Adapted by Len Peterson Play by Fritz Hochwalder
- S1E22
Anne of Green Gables
Mar 11, 1956Adapted 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
- S1E23
The Small Rain
Mar 18, 1956The 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:
- S1E24
[24] CBC Folio: DARLING CORIE
Mar 25, 1956folk 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.
- S1E25
[25] CBC Folio: THE HAUNTED POST OFFICE / THE FACE OF CANADA
Apr 15, 1956Play 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
- S1E26
[26] CBC Folio: THE TRIAL AT ROUEN
Apr 22, 1956Opera by Norman Dello Joio Synopsis: The story centers on Joan of Arc's trial for heresy and witchcraft.
- S1E27
[27] CBC Folio: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING ERNEST
Apr 29, 1956Adapted 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
- S1E28
[28] CBC Folio: THE TRIAL
May 6, 1956Written by Franz Kafka Synopsis: Story of a man victimized by circumstances beyond his control.
- S1E29
[29] CBC Folio: THE WIDOW OF THE MISSISSAGI
May 13, 1956Written 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
- S1E30
[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