The Sceptre and the Mace (1957)
During the 1957 opening of Canada's twenty-third Parliament by Queen Elizabeth II, cameras record the ceremonies in the House of Commons and the Senate. They also bring to the screen many informal glimpses of the Queen and Prince Philip in residence at Government House.
Director: John Howe
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 29 min
Release Date: September 17, 1957
Cast
- John Drainie - Narrator
- Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom - Herself (uncredited)
- Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh - Himself (uncredited)
Editing: Brian Keene, Nicholas Balla
Country: Canada
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: John Howe
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Sceptre and the Mace about?
- During the 1957 opening of Canada's twenty-third Parliament by Queen Elizabeth II, cameras record the ceremonies in the House of Commons and the Senate. They also bring to the screen many informal glimpses of the Queen and Prince Philip in residence at Government House.
- Who directed The Sceptre and the Mace?
- The Sceptre and the Mace was directed by John Howe.
- Who stars in The Sceptre and the Mace?
- The Sceptre and the Mace stars John Drainie, Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
- How long is The Sceptre and the Mace?
- The Sceptre and the Mace has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
- What genre is The Sceptre and the Mace?
- The Sceptre and the Mace is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Sceptre and the Mace produced?
- The Sceptre and the Mace was produced in Canada.