The Royal Visit (1939)

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This feature documentary offers a complete record of the 1939 Royal Tour of Canada by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. The film opens as the royal couple makes a stop in Québec city, where Premier Duplessis greets them. They then visit Montréal and meet mayor Camilien Houde. A visit to Ottawa brings them to Parliament, where Prime Minister MacKenzie King is present. The visit continues throughout Ontario, the prairies, and western Canada. The Royal couple also makes a brief stop in Washington and meets President Franklin Roosevelt. They then stop in on the Maritime provinces before boarding a Royal yacht for the journey back to England.

Director: Frank Badgley
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 87 min
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Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

canada, royal family

More Films by Director: Frank Badgley
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Royal Visit about?
This feature documentary offers a complete record of the 1939 Royal Tour of Canada by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. The film opens as the royal couple makes a stop in Québec city, where Premier Duplessis greets them. They then visit Montréal and meet mayor Camilien Houde. A visit to Ottawa brings them to Parliament, where Prime Minister MacKenzie King is present. The visit continues throughout Ontario, the prairies, and western Canada. The Royal couple also makes a brief stop in Washington and meets President Franklin Roosevelt. They then stop in on the Maritime provinces before boarding a Royal yacht for the journey back to England.
Who directed The Royal Visit?
The Royal Visit was directed by Frank Badgley.
Who stars in The Royal Visit?
The Royal Visit stars King George VI of the United Kingdom, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, Rupert Lucas.
How long is The Royal Visit?
The Royal Visit has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
What genre is The Royal Visit?
The Royal Visit is a Documentary film.
Where was The Royal Visit produced?
The Royal Visit was produced in Canada.