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The Royal Wedding In Colour: HRH Princess Elizabeth & Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten [DVD]

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Product details

  • Format: Dolby, PAL
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: Exempt
  • Studio: Celtic Arrow
  • DVD Release Date: 18 April 2011
  • Run Time: 30 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B004S9KXWY
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,229 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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Product Description

For the first time ever Demand DVD in association with Celtic Arrow Media releases unseen footage of the Royal Wedding of the then Princess Elizabeth & Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten. Filmed by pioneering Cinematographer Jack Cardiff OBE, BSC ( Cinematographer Black Narcissus, Red Shoes and latterly The African Queen and Death on the Nile (and many others) this amazing film was one of the first to be shot in the then new Technicolor process in the 1940s. It contains never seen before footage in full colour of the processions at Westminster Abbey and afterwards at Buckingham Palace in the summer of 1947.

The film has not been digitally enhanced; the footage and soundtrack are as on the original and coming in at just under 30 minutes it is a far cry from today s detailed Media coverage. It is however a piece of History and provides a wonderful reminder of the times and people involved in this momentous event.



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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Lovely, but.... 27 April 2011
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This is a lovely programme, but at only 1/2 an hour, the first 10 minutes or so is taken up with "moments in the couple's lives" so it's not entirely about the wedding. When that part does finally come, there isn't that much wedding material. Still, it's lovely to see this rare film in colour, I would recommend buying it if you want a bit of royal history, but it's not technically about the wedding, more about their lives with a bit of the wedding thrown in. Of course, it can't compete with today's coverage of such events, but this is a lovely piece of historic archive and some really sweet film is included. Yes, recommended.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
The wedding of Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh was the first great occasion to be held since before the dark days of World War 2. After a year that had started with the misery of the worst winter in years and coal shortages. Rationing was still very much in force and the country was in desperate need of a lift. The Royal Wedding was just the tonic that was needed.

Black and White film has often been seen of this great event (indeed all the newsreels of the time were filmed in this medium), to be able to see the event in colour is a real pleasure. Not only is it a must for all lovers of the Royal Family but also as a great historical record. It also acts as a great memento for Prince Philip's 90th birthday.

The quality of the film after all these years is fantastic. Although it is not a long film, and does not show the actual wedding ceremony (this was not allowed to be filmed at that time), the shots of the bridal party at Buckingham Palace afterwards while the official photos were taken is a real joy. Just like any other wedding a pageboy had to be restrained from moving about too much. At times it was hard to believe that this wedding took place 64 years ago.

I would highly recommend this DVD to all.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Wedding of the Queen qnd Prince Philip 3 Jun 2011
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Remember this wedding well and queuing in Manchester in the pouring rain to see the dress when it went on view around the counry.
The quality is not excellent but very watchable so enjoyed very much
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