Crown and Glory
- Synopsis
- Documentary compilation. A commemoration of the coronation of King George VI, released during coronation week. It relates the story of the British Empire from 1895 to George’s proclamation as king. Concludes with a shot of the new king and a recitation of John of Gaunt’s speech ‘This royal throne of Kings, this scepter’d isle’ (II i).
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Film
- Technical information
- Black-and-white / Sound
- Year of release
- 1937
- Duration
- 44 mins; 3,988 feet
Additional Details
- Production type
- Documentary/Educational/News
- Plays
- Richard II
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- British Empire; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Production Company
Archive
- Name
BFI National Archive
- Web
- http://www.bfi.org.uk/archive-collections/searching-access-collections/research-viewing-services External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 020 7255 1444
- Fax
- 020 7436 0165
- Address
- 21 Stephen Street
London
W1T 1LN
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Crown and Glory". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av37547 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)