• Short Summary

    Film premier in London for Grace Kelly's first film since her legal wrangle with MGM

  • Description

    Section 5

    Guest presenter, Stephen Boyd introducing Grace Kelly, her new picture called 'The Swan' co-starring Alec Guinness. Catwalk showing the clothes to be worn in the new Grace Kelly film, 'The Swan'. Good close-ups of models displaying various hats and jewellery from the picture. Dress designed by Ricky Micheals called 'The Swan'. The Empire lit up at night for film premiere of 'The Swan'. Medium shot of large crowds outside. Various shots of guests arriving, including Terry Thomas, and Liverpool's comedian, Arthur Askey. Empire interior. Medium shot of Janet Scott and Vernon Gray and other guests including Donald Sinden and Susan Stephen. Medium shot of presenter, Stephen Boyd.

    Note: The aforementioned film 'The Swan' was made in 1955, it was Grace Kelly's last major film, and was premiered in England just before her marriage to Prince Rainier Grimaldi of Monaco in 1956.

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  • Data

    Film ID:
    2817.04
    Media URN:
    82377
    Group:
    Pathe sound pictorials
    Archive:
    British Pathé
    Issue Date:
    1957
    Sound:
    Sound
    HD Format:
    Available on request
    Stock:
    Black & White
    Duration:
    00:03:22:00
    Time in/Out:
    01:54:02:00 / 01:57:24:00
    Canister:
    DOCS

Comments (1)

  1. jamied says

    "Janet Scott" should read Janette Scott.

    Also seen are, at 02:11, actress Greta Gynt and actor Ronald Shiner.

    Seen at 02:21 is actress Adrienne Corri.

    Seen at 02:29 is actor Leo Genn.

    Seen at 02:42 is actor Tom Conway.

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