Princess Elizabeth Royal Diary (1940 1949)

The device of turning the pages of a book is used to introduce each section of the film. May 18th Tour of Sussex. L, S of crowds in front of a ruined church ( ) or church under construction not recognised by this cataloguer. M, S of Princess Elizabeth walking behind a Bishop and mayor Top shot of congregation who seem to be standing in the open air. A foundation stone is lowered into place. The Princess makes a speech. L, S of crowds sitting and standing on rocks. Top shot of the Princess accompanied by the mayor and a man in a cloak they walk along a windy cliff side. The Princess hangs on to her hat. Panning shot of lifeboat men standing to attention in front of ruins. Close view of their faces. M, S of the Princess talking to one of the men. L, S of crowds surging towards a building. M, S of Princess emerging from a building accompanied by a mayor. She smiles and waves. May 26th King s Colour to the M, S of the Princess in an open topped car waving to crowds. Closer s