The Royal Visit
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Badgley
- Original Title
- The Royal Visit
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Badgley
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Badgley
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all ages.
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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 principal cast of The Royal Visit includes King George VI of the United Kingdom, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, Rupert Lucas.
When was The Royal Visit released and how long is it?
The Royal Visit was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Royal Visit?
The Royal Visit holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.).