

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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Sep 25, 1955
To usurp the throne of Scotland, Macbeth and his wife murder King Duncan.

Oct 9, 1955
No overview available.

Oct 16, 1955
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Oct 23, 1955
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Oct 30, 1955
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Nov 6, 1955
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Nov 13, 1955
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Nov 20, 1955
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Nov 27, 1955
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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.

Dec 11, 1955
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Dec 18, 1955
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Dec 25, 1955
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Jan 1, 1956
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Jan 8, 1956
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Jan 15, 1956
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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.

Feb 5, 1956
Directed by Norman Campbell

Feb 12, 1956
No overview available.

Feb 19, 1956
No overview available.

Feb 26, 1956
[21] CBC Folio: THE PUBLIC PROSECUTOR 26Feb1956 Adapted by Len Peterson Play by Fritz Hochwalder

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

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:
![[24] CBC Folio: DARLING CORIE](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w300/vC2jehOZhDnxZrwb6CdU7tftLmn.jpg)
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.
![[25] CBC Folio: THE HAUNTED POST OFFICE / THE FACE OF CANADA](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w300/vC2jehOZhDnxZrwb6CdU7tftLmn.jpg)
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
![[26] CBC Folio: THE TRIAL AT ROUEN](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w300/vC2jehOZhDnxZrwb6CdU7tftLmn.jpg)
Apr 22, 1956
Opera by Norman Dello Joio Synopsis: The story centers on Joan of Arc's trial for heresy and witchcraft.
![[27] CBC Folio: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING ERNEST](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w300/vC2jehOZhDnxZrwb6CdU7tftLmn.jpg)
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
![[28] CBC Folio: THE TRIAL](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w300/vC2jehOZhDnxZrwb6CdU7tftLmn.jpg)
May 6, 1956
Written by Franz Kafka Synopsis: Story of a man victimized by circumstances beyond his control.
![[29] CBC Folio: THE WIDOW OF THE MISSISSAGI](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w300/vC2jehOZhDnxZrwb6CdU7tftLmn.jpg)
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
![[30] CBC Folio: PIRATES OF PENZANCE](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w300/vC2jehOZhDnxZrwb6CdU7tftLmn.jpg)
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