The Sceptre and the Mace(1957)
The Sceptre and the Mace Synopsis
During the 1957 opening of Canada's twenty-third Parliament by Queen Elizabeth II, cameras record the ceremonies in the House of Commons and the Senate. They also bring to the screen many informal glimpses of the Queen and Prince Philip in residence at Government House.
The Sceptre and the Mace (1957) is a documentary film directed by John Howe, released on September 17, 1957 with a runtime of 29m. It stars John Drainie, Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- John Howe
- Producers:
- Nicholas Balla
- Status:
- Released
The Sceptre and the Mace Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Drainie
as Narrator
Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom
as Herself (uncredited)
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
as Himself (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by John Howe, produced by Nicholas Balla.
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The Sceptre and the Mace Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The main cast of The Sceptre and the Mace (1957) includes John Drainie, Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. The film was directed by John Howe. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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The Sceptre and the Mace was released on September 17, 1957 and runs for 29m.
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The Sceptre and the Mace (1957) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.