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

Email
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 11 Dec 2024)