
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…
Series • 1955 • 4 seasons
S1 E1 - Macbeth
To usurp the throne of Scotland, Macbeth and his wife murder King Duncan.
Sep 25, 1955
S1 E2 - The Black Bonspiel of Wullie McCrimmon
Oct 9, 1955
S1 E3 - Take to the Woods
Oct 16, 1955
S1 E4 - Betrayal
Oct 23, 1955
S1 E5 - A Soviet Portrait
Oct 30, 1955
S1 E6 - The Woman Who Came to Stay
Nov 6, 1955
S1 E7 - S1.E7 ∙ La Boheme
Nov 13, 1955
S1 E8 - The Hand and the Mirror
Nov 20, 1955
S1 E9 - Symphony of Movement: Moods and Variations
Nov 27, 1955
S1 E10 - Hedda Gabler
Trapped in a suffocating marriage to a minor academic, Hedda Gabler is only too keen to meet her former lover, a controversial writer.
Dec 4, 1955
S1 E11 - Double Bill
Dec 11, 1955
S1 E12 - S1.E12 ∙ The Philanderer
Dec 18, 1955
S1 E13 - The House by the Stable/Grab and Grace
Dec 25, 1955
S1 E14 - Edwina Black
Jan 1, 1956
S1 E15 - Goodbye, Young Man
Jan 8, 1956
S1 E16 - When Soft Voices Die
Jan 15, 1956
S1 E17 - The Marriage Of Figaro
*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.
Jan 29, 1956
S1 E18 - The Lady And The Logger
Directed by Norman Campbell
Feb 5, 1956
S1 E19 - Katherine Dunham
Feb 12, 1956
S1 E20 - The Medium
Feb 19, 1956
S1 E21 - The Public Prosecutor
[21] CBC Folio: THE PUBLIC PROSECUTOR 26Feb1956 Adapted by Len Peterson Play by Fritz Hochwalder
Feb 26, 1956
S1 E22 - Anne of Green Gables
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
Mar 11, 1956
S1 E23 - The Small Rain
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:
Mar 18, 1956
S1 E24 - [24] CBC Folio: DARLING CORIE
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.
Mar 25, 1956
S1 E25 - [25] CBC Folio: THE HAUNTED POST OFFICE / THE FACE OF CANADA
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
Apr 15, 1956
S1 E26 - [26] CBC Folio: THE TRIAL AT ROUEN
Opera by Norman Dello Joio Synopsis: The story centers on Joan of Arc's trial for heresy and witchcraft.
Apr 22, 1956
S1 E27 - [27] CBC Folio: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING ERNEST
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
Apr 29, 1956
S1 E28 - [28] CBC Folio: THE TRIAL
Written by Franz Kafka Synopsis: Story of a man victimized by circumstances beyond his control.
May 6, 1956
S1 E29 - [29] CBC Folio: THE WIDOW OF THE MISSISSAGI
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
May 13, 1956
S1 E30 - [30] CBC Folio: PIRATES OF PENZANCE
(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
May 20, 1956
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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.
TV Series • 1955