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. 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.
Main title:
When the Queen came to town / narrated by Bert Newton.
Author:
Murphy, Maurice, 1939-, film directorDalton, Bettina, film producerPike , Harriet, film producerNewton, Bert, 1938-2021, narratorBayly, Lorraine, presenterBritish Movietone News, production company
Imprint:
Australia : Wildbear Entertainment and Newsreel Archive Pty Ltd., ©2014.Australia Distributed by Umbrella Entertainment, ©2015.©2014
Collation:
1 videodisc (DVD) (79 min.) : sound, colour ; 12 cm.
Notes:
"Commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Queen's first royal tour of Australia" -- Container."Starring Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II; featuring the good people of Australia, 1954"--Container."Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are warned that the following program may contain images of deceased persons" -- Opening frames.In 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:
PAL ; Region All.
Dewey class:
994.05
Language:
English
Subject:
Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926-2022 -- Travel -- AustraliaElizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926-2022British Movietone News -- ArchivesQueens -- Great BritainDocumentary filmsHistorical filmsVisits of state -- AustraliaRoyal visitors -- Australia -- HistoryAustralia -- Relations -- Great BritainGreat Britain -- Relations -- Australia
BRN:
348209
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | DVD | 994.05 WHE | Available |
| St Marys | DVD | 994.05 WHE | Available |