The Royal Visit

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

November 18, 1939

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

Canada

Production

ONF,NFB

Cast

King George VI of the United Kingdom,Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother,Rupert Lucas

Director

Frank Badgley

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt0203080