Elizabethan Express (1954)
Originally intended as an advertising short, this film follows The Elizabethan, a non-stop British Railways service from London to Edinburgh along the East Coast Main Line. A nostalgic record of the halcyon years of steam on British Railways and the ex-LNER Class A4.
Director: Tony Thompson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: January 1, 1954
Cast
- Alan Wheatley - Self - Narrator (voice)
- Howard Marion-Crawford - Self - Narrator (voice)
Screenplay
Music: Clifton Parker
Cinematography: James Ritchie, Ronald Craigen
Editing: William J. Maclean
Production: British Transport Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
transportation, railroad, passenger train
More Films by Director: Tony Thompson
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Elizabethan Express about?
- Originally intended as an advertising short, this film follows The Elizabethan, a non-stop British Railways service from London to Edinburgh along the East Coast Main Line. A nostalgic record of the halcyon years of steam on British Railways and the ex-LNER Class A4.
- Who directed Elizabethan Express?
- Elizabethan Express was directed by Tony Thompson.
- Who stars in Elizabethan Express?
- Elizabethan Express stars Alan Wheatley, Howard Marion-Crawford.
- How long is Elizabethan Express?
- Elizabethan Express has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is Elizabethan Express?
- Elizabethan Express is a Documentary film.
- Where was Elizabethan Express produced?
- Elizabethan Express was produced in United Kingdom.