Gentlemen: The Queen
A THOUSAND YEARS OF ROYALTY • 46m
Made in 1953 by Rank Studios in celebration of the Queen's Coronation and narrated by Laurence Olivier, this fascinating documentary utilises contemporary newsreel to celebrate the Queen's life up to her ascension.
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