Royal Journey
Originally released in 1951. Royal Journey is a documentary film. directed by David Bairstow. At just 52 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Maurice Duplessis, Elwood Glover, and Camillien Houde
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 2, 1951
75 years ago
Runtime
0h 52m
52 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- ONF | NFB
Frequently Asked Questions
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 N...
Who directed Royal Journey?
Royal Journey was directed by David Bairstow.
How long is Royal Journey?
Royal Journey has a runtime of 0 hours and 52 minutes (52 minutes total).
When was Royal Journey released?
Royal Journey was released on January 2, 1951 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Royal Journey?
The main cast of Royal Journey includes Maurice Duplessis, Elwood Glover, Camillien Houde, Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Harry S. Truman.