7.2
Elizabeth Is Queen (1953)
June 2, 195351mEN
7.0
2 votes
Overview
This spectacular 1953 documentary, released in cinemas, records the events of Elizabeth II's coronation day in glorious colour.
Director
Terry AshwoodWriter
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Status
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Original Language
English
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Production Companies
Associated British-Pathé
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CinemaSerf
7.0Whilst there are doubtless comparisons to be drawn with the much more grand and solemn "A Queen is Crowned" also made in 1953, this holds up well as a reflection of the day's events. The measured tones of Leo Genn provide the narrative as we are introduced to royal photographer Marcus Adams who takes us through an album of family photographs before a few minutes spent looking behind the scenes at the preparation for this logistically complex day. To the abbey and we follow the procession of the Queen Mother and Princess Margaret before the Queen herself arrives. There now follows what could pr…
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