When the Queen came to town.
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FilmPublisher number: DAVID3187 | Umbrella EntertainmentDistributor: [Kew, Victoria] : Umbrella Entertainment [distributor], [2015]Copyright date: ©2014Description: 1 DVD-video (79 min.) : sound, colour ; 12 cmContent type: two-dimensional moving image Media type: video Carrier type: videodiscSubject(s): Elizabeth II Queen of Great Britain, 1926- -- Travel -- Australia | British Movietone News -- Archives | Visits of state -- Australia | Royal visitors -- Australia -- History | Queens -- Great Britain | Australia -- Relations -- Great Britain | Great Britain -- Relations -- AustraliaGenre/Form: Documentary films. | Historical films. | Nonfiction films. DDC classification: 994.05 Production credits: Director, Maurice Murphy.Presenter, Lorraine Bayly ; narrator, Bert Newton.Summary: "Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's maiden visit to Australia in 1954 marked the end of one era and the dawn of another. It was post-depression post WWII and Australians came in their millions to bask in the presence of a young and beautiful monarch. Capturing all the glamour and excitement of the time - expertly combining 35mm Technicolor film and little seen home movie footage - this insightful and entertaining documentary details The Queen's visit, how it touched the very fabric of Australian society and influenced attitudes toward the monarchy. Presented by Lorraine Bayly, narrated by Australian television icon Bert Newton and directed by Maurice Murphy, When The Queen Came To Town not only explores the innocence and charm of a bygone era but celebrates the sheer dedication and passion of the many people who helped make it all happen"--Container.
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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| wnor- audio | Northam | 994.05 WHE (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 31111062208465 |
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"DAVID3187."
"Commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Queen's first royal tour of Australia"--Container.
Director, Maurice Murphy.
Rated: G.
DVD ; All regions.
In English. No subtitles.
"Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's maiden visit to Australia in 1954 marked the end of one era and the dawn of another. It was post-depression post WWII and Australians came in their millions to bask in the presence of a young and beautiful monarch. Capturing all the glamour and excitement of the time - expertly combining 35mm Technicolor film and little seen home movie footage - this insightful and entertaining documentary details The Queen's visit, how it touched the very fabric of Australian society and influenced attitudes toward the monarchy. Presented by Lorraine Bayly, narrated by Australian television icon Bert Newton and directed by Maurice Murphy, When The Queen Came To Town not only explores the innocence and charm of a bygone era but celebrates the sheer dedication and passion of the many people who helped make it all happen"--Container.
Presenter, Lorraine Bayly ; narrator, Bert Newton.
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