The Bedfords
Synopsis
The Bedfords tells the story of Sir Edwin Landseer, a famed artist and favourite portrait painter of Queen Victoria. The film opens on Landseer as he travels from his studio in London to the Highlands of Scotland to visit The Bedford family whose portrait he has been commissioned to paint. After the long coach journey north Landseer awakes and makes a sleepy entrance to the Highland home of The Bedfords. The domineering Duke of Bedford welcomes Landseer as the family gather in the drawing room to meet this famous London artist, a celebrity of his day.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry Coombes
- Original Title
- The Bedfords
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 19m
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What is The Bedfords about?
The Bedfords tells the story of Sir Edwin Landseer, a famed artist and favourite portrait painter of Queen Victoria. The film opens on Landseer as he travels from his studio in London to the Highlands of Scotland to visit The Bedford family whose portrait he has been commissioned to paint. After the long coach journey north Landseer awakes and makes a sleepy entrance to the Highland home of The Bedfords. The domineering Duke of Bedford welcomes Landseer as the family gather in the drawing room to meet this famous London artist, a celebrity of his day.
Who directed The Bedfords?
The Bedfords was directed by Henry Coombes.
Who stars in The Bedfords?
The principal cast of The Bedfords includes Alasdair Gray.
When was The Bedfords released and how long is it?
The Bedfords was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 19m.