Waiting for the Parade (1984)
Adapted for the screen by John Murrell from his acclaimed stage play of the same name, Waiting for the Parade tells the story of five Calgary women who respond very differently to civilian life during World War II, providing a portrait of Canadian society in the 40s through courage, humour and a little music.
Directed by Robin Phillips
Screenplay by John Murrell
Cast: Donna Goodhand, Martha Henry, Sheila McCarthy, Carole Shelley, Susan Wright
Executive Producers: Richard Nielsen, Pat Ferns
Associate Producers: Peter Roberts, Penny Royce
Edited by Bruce Nyznik
Art Direction by Franco deCotiis
Costume Design by Daphne Dare
Music Director: Laura Burton
Choreography: Jeff Hyslop
Produced by Primedia Productions Ltd. and Grand Theatre London in association with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and the Canadian Film Development Corporation.
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Waiting for the Parade (1984)
Adapted for the screen by John Murrell from his acclaimed stage play of the same name, Waiting for the Parade tells the story of five Calgary women who respond very differently to civilian life during World War II, providing a portrait of Canadian society in the 40s through courage, humour and a ...
Extras
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Revisiting Waiting for the Parade
Recorded over Zoom during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, Canada Media Fund President & CEO Valerie Creighton, Executive Producer W. Paterson Ferns, actress Sheila McCarthy, entrepreneur Joseph Mandel and Grand Theatre London's Dennis Garnhum look back on the making of the iconic screen adaptatio...
