Royal Command Film Performance 1947

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Odeon Cinema, Leicester Square, London.

Royal command film performance.

MS the Royal family, with J Arthur Rank and Reginald Bromhead seen behind them, coming out into the circle foyer to meet the stars.

CU Queen Elizabeth (later Queen Mother) chatting to Vivien Leigh and...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
41382
Sort Number:
47/096
Time in/Out:
01:39:10:00 / 01:41:06:00
Canister:
47/96
Film ID:
1197.23
Issue Date:
01/12/1947

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British Pathe captured many extraordinary events on film over its 80 year history but sometimes the cameras were switched on when tragedy struck.
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The Duke of Edinburgh has many talents, but it is his unique way with words that often receives the most attention. 
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