
Elizabethan Express
Synopsis
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.
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February 21, 2011
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony Thompson
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Le Saux
- Original Score
- Clifton Parker
- Original Title
- Elizabethan Express
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- British Transport Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Thompson
Paul Le Saux
Clifton Parker
Ronald Craigen, Robert Paynter, James Ritchie
William J. Maclean
Edgar Anstey
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Le Saux
Writer
Ronald Craigen
Director of Photography
Robert Paynter
Director of Photography
William J. Maclean
Editor
Clifton Parker
Original Music Composer
James Ritchie
Director of Photography
Edgar Anstey
Producer
Tony Thompson
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Elizabethan Express.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Elizabethan Express
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Elizabethan Express includes Alan Wheatley, Howard Marion-Crawford.
When was Elizabethan Express released and how long is it?
Elizabethan Express was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Elizabethan Express?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Elizabethan Express was composed by Clifton Parker.















