Royal Journey
Synopsis
A documentary account of the five-week visit of Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh to Canada and the United States in the fall of 1951. Stops on the royal tour include Québec City, the National War Memorial in Ottawa, the Trenton Air Force Base in Toronto, a performance of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet in Regina and visits to Calgary and Edmonton. The royal train crosses the Rockies and makes stops in several small towns. The royal couple boards HMCS Crusader in Vancouver and watches Native dances in Thunderbird Park, Victoria. They are then welcomed to the United States by President Truman. The remainder of the journey includes visits to Montreal, the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton, a steel mill in Sydney, Nova Scotia and Portugal Cove, Newfoundland.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 2, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gudrun Parker, David Bairstow, Roger Blais
- Original Title
- Royal Journey
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gudrun Parker, David Bairstow, Roger Blais
Department Leadership Roster
Gudrun Parker
Director
David Bairstow
Director
Roger Blais
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all ages.
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What is Royal Journey about?
A documentary account of the five-week visit of Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh to Canada and the United States in the fall of 1951. Stops on the royal tour include Québec City, the National War Memorial in Ottawa, the Trenton Air Force Base in Toronto, a performance of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet in Regina and visits to Calgary and Edmonton. The royal train crosses the Rockies and makes stops in several small towns. The royal couple boards HMCS Crusader in Vancouver and watches Native dances in Thunderbird Park, Victoria. They are then welcomed to the United States by President Truman. The remainder of the journey includes visits to Montreal, the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton, a steel mill in Sydney, Nova Scotia and Portugal Cove, Newfoundland.
Who directed Royal Journey?
Royal Journey was directed by Gudrun Parker, David Bairstow, Roger Blais.
Who stars in Royal Journey?
The principal cast of Royal Journey includes Maurice Duplessis, Elwood Glover, Camillien Houde, Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Harry S. Truman.
When was Royal Journey released and how long is it?
Royal Journey was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 52m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Royal Journey?
Royal Journey holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.).