Selected Originals - The Coronation Of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth (1953)

Selected Originals (offcuts, selected scenes, out takes, rushes) for story “The Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth“ - 53/41. Some different material from the newsreel story. London. Various shots of the Queen being crowned at Westminster Abbey. M/S Archbishop of Canterbury (Dr Fisher) placing crown on Queen’s head. Bishops stand either side of throne. Good M/S’s of crowned Queen seated at throne. She is holding sceptre in one hand and rod with dove. M/S of the Prime Minister Winston Churchill walking down the nave with other dignitaries, including the Duke of Edinburgh (Prince Philip). L/S of Queen and Maid of Honours approaching Chair of Estate. Other shots of the ceremony, very similar to newsreel story. M/S of Queen Mother and Princess Margaret seated. M/S of crowned Queen walking down the nave towards annexe. Newsreel Story is on Master Tape *PM0082* & *PM0084*. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUME