When the Queen came to town
2015
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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's maiden visit to Australia in 1954 marked the end of one era and the dawn of another. It was post-depression post WWII and Australians came in their millions to bask in the presence of a young and beautiful monarch. Capturing all the glamour and excitement of the time ? expertly combining 35mm Technicolor film and little seen home movie footage - this insightful and entertaining documentary details The Queen?s visit, how it touched the very fabric of Australian society and influenced attitudes toward the monarchy. Presented by Lorraine Bayly, narrated by Bert Newton and directed by Maurice Murphy, When The Queen Came To Town not only explores the innocence and charm of a bygone era but celebrates the sheer dedication and passion of the many people who helped make it all happen.
Main title:
Author:
Murphy, Maurice, 1939-, film directorDalton, Bettina, film producerPike, Harriet, film producerNewton, Bert, 1938-, narratorBayly, Lorraine, presenterBritish Movietone News, production companyWildbear Entertainment, production companyNewsreel Archive Pty Ltd, production companyUmbrella Entertainment (Firm), film distributor
Imprint:
Australia : Distributed by Umbrella Entertainment, ©2015.Australia Distributed by Umbrella Entertainment, ©2015.©2014, Wildbear Entertainment and Newsreel Archive Pty Ltd.
Collation:
1 DVD-video (79 min.) : sound, colour ; 12 cm.
Notes:
Catalogued from container.Umbrella Entertainment : DAVID3187."Commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Queen's first royal tour of Australia" -- Container."Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peopple are warned that the following program may contain images of deceased persons" -- Opening frames.English. No subtitles.
Credits:
Directed by Maurice Murphy ; produced by Bettina Dalton and Harriet Pike.
Performers:
Cast: Narrated by Bert Newton ; presented by Lorraine Bayly.
Audience:
Classification : G.
System details:
DVD video, Dolby digital 5.1, PAL, Region all, widescreen 16:9, 1.77:1.
Dewey class:
994.05327.94041
Language:
English
Subject:
Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926- -- Travel -- AustraliaElizabeth, Queen of Great Britain II, 1926-British Movietone News -- ArchivesQueens -- Great BritainDocumentary filmsHistorical filmsVisits of state -- AustraliaRoyal visitors -- Australia -- HistoryAustralia -- Relations -- Great BritainGreat Britain -- Relations -- AustraliaDocumentary films -- DVDHistorical films -- DVD
BRN:
316924
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Library | DVD | 994.05 WHE | Available |
| Sandringham Library | DVD | 994.05 WHE | Available |