KING'S RETURN FROM THE DURBAR GAUMONT GRAPHIC NO. 91
This film is held by the BFI (ID: 354092).
Synopsis
TOPICAL. Disembarkation of King George V and Queen Mary, returning from India.
"The 'Medina' arrives Portsmouth - Their Majesties disembarking". Shot of Royal Party descending gangway. The crowds, Royal Marine band, ships in the background. The Royal train sets off. The train arrives at a station in snow to cheering crowds. "Arrival in London en route for Buckingham Palace". Royal coaches preceded by Horseguards along Whitehall(?), around the corner of Admiralty Arch. Crowds line the bunting festooned streets. The procession drives along the Mall and arrives at the gates of Buckingham Palace. "The King and Queen acknowledge their subjects' welcome". King George V and Queen Mary appear on the balcony and wave to the crowd (359ft).
Notes: There is another copy held which lacks the Royal train setting off and arrival in London (300ft).
Context
Analysis
Works Cited
Titles
- MEDINA ARRIVING AT PORTSMOUTH: THEIR MAJESTIES DISEMBARKING (Alternative)
- RETURN OF THE KING AND QUEEN FROM THE STATE VISIT TO INDIA: THEIR ARRIVAL AT PORTSMOUTH (Alternative)
- KING'S RETURN FROM THE DURBAR GAUMONT GRAPHIC NO. 91
- Series Title:
- GAUMONT GRAPHIC
Technical Data
- Year:
- 1912
- Running Time:
- 5 minutes
- Film Gauge (Format):
- 35mm Film
- Colour:
- Black/White
- Sound:
- Silent
- Footage:
- 359 ft
Production Credits
- Production Countries:
- Great Britain
- Production Company
- Gaumont Company
