Folio

1955– · Ongoing · 4 seasons · 94 episodes · Canada

Channel CBC Television · Starring Douglas Rain, Bruno Gerussi, Jack Creley

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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Episodes

30 episodes · September 1955 – May 1956
  1. Episode 1: 1. MacbethSeptember 25, 1955
    To usurp the throne of Scotland, Macbeth and his wife murder King Duncan.
  2. Episode 2: 2. The Black Bonspiel of Wullie McCrimmonOctober 9, 1955
  3. Episode 3: 3. Take to the WoodsOctober 16, 1955
  4. Episode 4: 4. BetrayalOctober 23, 1955
  5. Episode 5: 5. A Soviet PortraitOctober 30, 1955
  6. Episode 6: 6. The Woman Who Came to StayNovember 6, 1955
Show 24 more episodes
  1. Episode 7: 7. S1.E7 ∙ La BohemeNovember 13, 1955
  2. Episode 8: 8. The Hand and the MirrorNovember 20, 1955
  3. Episode 9: 9. Symphony of Movement: Moods and VariationsNovember 27, 1955
  4. Episode 10: 10. Hedda GablerDecember 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.
  5. Episode 11: 11. Double BillDecember 11, 1955
  6. Episode 12: 12. S1.E12 ∙ The PhilandererDecember 18, 1955
  7. Episode 13: 13. The House by the Stable/Grab and GraceDecember 25, 1955
  8. Episode 14: 14. Edwina BlackJanuary 1, 1956
  9. Episode 15: 15. Goodbye, Young ManJanuary 8, 1956
  10. Episode 16: 16. When Soft Voices DieJanuary 15, 1956
  11. Episode 17: 17. The Marriage Of FigaroJanuary 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.
  12. Episode 18: 18. The Lady And The LoggerFebruary 5, 1956
    Directed by Norman Campbell
  13. Episode 19: 19. Katherine DunhamFebruary 12, 1956
  14. Episode 20: 20. The MediumFebruary 19, 1956
  15. Episode 21: 21. The Public ProsecutorFebruary 26, 1956
    [21] CBC Folio: THE PUBLIC PROSECUTOR 26Feb1956 Adapted by Len Peterson Play by Fritz Hochwalder
  16. Episode 22: 22. Anne of Green GablesMarch 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
  17. Episode 23: 23. The Small RainMarch 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:
  18. Episode 24: 24. [24] CBC Folio: DARLING CORIEMarch 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.
  19. Episode 25: 25. [25] CBC Folio: THE HAUNTED POST OFFICE / THE FACE OF CANADAApril 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
  20. Episode 26: 26. [26] CBC Folio: THE TRIAL AT ROUENApril 22, 1956
    Opera by Norman Dello Joio Synopsis: The story centers on Joan of Arc's trial for heresy and witchcraft.
  21. Episode 27: 27. [27] CBC Folio: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING ERNESTApril 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
  22. Episode 28: 28. [28] CBC Folio: THE TRIALMay 6, 1956
    Written by Franz Kafka Synopsis: Story of a man victimized by circumstances beyond his control.
  23. Episode 29: 29. [29] CBC Folio: THE WIDOW OF THE MISSISSAGIMay 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
  24. Episode 30: 30. [30] CBC Folio: PIRATES OF PENZANCEMay 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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FIRST AIRED
September 25, 1955
LAST AIRED
May 26, 1959
PRODUCTION COMPANY
CBC

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