This feature documentary offers a complete record of the 1939 Royal Tour of Canada by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. The film opens as the royal couple makes a stop in Québec city, where Premier Duplessis greets them. They then visit Montréal and meet mayor Camilien Houde. A visit to Ottawa brings them to Parliament, where Prime Minister MacKenzie King is present. The visit continues throughout Ontario, the prairies, and western Canada. The Royal couple also makes a brief stop in Washington and meets President Franklin Roosevelt. They then stop in on the Maritime provinces before boarding a Royal yacht for the journey back to England. | ||
Title | : | The Royal Visit |
Release Date | : | 1939-11-18 |
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Production Countries | : | Canada, |
Production Co. | : | ONF | NFB |
Genres | : | Documentary, |
Casts | : | King George VI of the United Kingdom, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, Rupert Lucas, |
Plot Keywords | : | canada, royal family, |
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