Selected Originals The Coronation Of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth (1953)

Selected Originals (offcuts, selected scenes, out takes, rushes) for story The Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 53, 41. Some different material from the newsreel story. Interesting footage. Pre Coronation preparations by newsreel film crew, Westminster Abbey, London. M, S s of man standing next to Chair of Estate moving a light metre above the chair, he looks down at the readings of the device. He talks to other members of the crew. Various shots of crew closely examining the chair. L, S of man leaning on Chair in discussion with others. There also appear to be some carpenters working in the background. Various shots of crew appearing to talk about lighting angles next to throne. They make many different gestures and with hands M, S, Man sits in Chair of Estate he shields his hand in front of his face as if blinded by light. He stands up and talks to crew members. Newsreel Story is on Master Tape PM0082 PM0084. FILM A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE