Royal Scotland
| Movie | |
|---|---|
| Original title | Royal Scotland |
| Country of production | Great Britain |
| original language | English |
| Publishing year | 1952 |
| length | 10 mins |
| Rod | |
| production |
Crown Film Unit British Information Service |
Royal Scotland is a British short film from 1952. It was created by Gerry Bryant , Jonah Jones, Ken Cameron , Terry Trench and Richard Warren .
action
The film introduces Scotland and its historical places and sights. The Scottish Highland cattle are among the oldest inhabitants of the island , and the Scots hunt. The British King George often withdrew to Scotland in the summer, where he lived at Balmoral Castle . Pictures of the royal family follow. Stirling Castle is one of the other important castles in Scotland, and Melrose Abbey is steeped in history . The film is reminiscent of the Glencoe massacre . St Andrews as the cradle of golf is shown as well as pictures of the Highland Games in Braemar ( Braemar Gathering ). This is followed by the story of Mary Queen of Scots , her fate and the different places in Scotland where she lived.
production
The film, shot in Technicolor , was made with financial support from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office . The Kirkintilloch Junior Choir under the baton of John R. MacPherson will sing and the Pipe Band of the City of Glasgow Police will perform under the baton of John MacDonald.
Awards
Royal Scotland was nominated for an Oscar in 1953 in the category " Best Short Film (One Film Role ) ", but could not prevail against Light in the Window: The Art of Vermeer .
Web links
- Royal Scotland at the Internet Movie Database (English)
Individual evidence
- ↑ In the end credits of the film, they are mentioned without any precise assignment to specific areas ("Made by ...").
- ↑ See Royal Scotland at ftvdb.bfi.org.uk