Their Majesties in Shakespeare Country
- Synopsis
- Newsfilm item. A royal visit to Stratford-upon-Avon. King Edward VII, Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret visit Stratford-on-Avon for the first time. The royal party is greeted by Lord Iliffe and shown into the foyer of the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre. Their majesties watch a rehearsal (very brief cut-ins) and are later introduced to Anthony Quayle, Gwen Frangcon-Davies and John Gielgud. Quayle and Frangcon-Davies are presented wearing their costumes from the current production of Henry VIII directed by Tyrone Guthrie. Commentator Leslie Mitchell.
- Series
- British Movietone News
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Film
- Technical information
- Black-and-white / Sound
- Year of release
- 1950
- Recording date
- 24 Apr 1950
- Duration
- 1 mins; 98 feet
Credits
- Contributor
- Anthony Quayle; Edward, 1st Baron Iliffe of Yattendon Iliffe; Gwen Ffrangcon-Davies; King of Great Britain Edward VII; Princess of Great Britain Margaret; Queen, consort to George VI Elizabeth
Additional Details
- Production type
- Documentary/Educational/News
- Plays
- Henry VIII
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Stratford-upon-Avon; Shakespeare Memorial Theatre
Notes
- Notes
- Issue number: 1090. The story can be accessed online at www.movietone.com
Production Company
- Name
British Movietonews Ltd
- library@mtone.co.uk
- Web
- http://www.movietone.com External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 01895 833071
- Fax
- 01895 834893
- Address
- North Orbital Road
Denham, Middx UB9 5HQ
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Their Majesties in Shakespeare Country". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av68727 (Accessed 19 Sep 2024)