The Royal Visit (1939)
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
Release Date: November 18, 1939
Cast
- King George VI of the United Kingdom - Himself
- Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother - Herself
- Rupert Lucas - Narrator
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
canada, royal family
More Films by Director: Frank Badgley
More Films in Genre: Documentary
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.