The Royal Visit(1939)
The Royal Visit Synopsis
This feature documentary offers a complete record of the 1939 Royal Tour of Canada by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. The film opens as the royal couple makes a stop in Québec city, where Premier Duplessis greets them. They then visit Montréal and meet mayor Camilien Houde. A visit to Ottawa brings them to Parliament, where Prime Minister MacKenzie King is present. The visit continues throughout Ontario, the prairies, and western Canada. The Royal couple also makes a brief stop in Washington and meets President Franklin Roosevelt. They then stop in on the Maritime provinces before boarding a Royal yacht for the journey back to England.
The Royal Visit (1939) is a documentary film directed by Frank Badgley, released on November 18, 1939 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars King George VI of the United Kingdom, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother and Rupert Lucas. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Frank Badgley
- Production:
- ONF | NFB
- Status:
- Released
The Royal Visit Cast & Crew
Main cast
King George VI of the United Kingdom
as Himself
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother
as Herself
- Rupert Lucas
Rupert Lucas
as Narrator
Key crew
Directed by Frank Badgley.
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The Royal Visit Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Royal Visit – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Royal Visit online?
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The Royal Visit (1939) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Royal Visit?
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The main cast of The Royal Visit (1939) includes King George VI of the United Kingdom, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother and Rupert Lucas. The film was directed by Frank Badgley. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Royal Visit released?
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The Royal Visit was released on November 18, 1939 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is The Royal Visit worth watching?
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The Royal Visit (1939) holds an average rating of 7.0 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.