
Birthday:
06-24-1900
Deathday:
08-27-1979 (79 years)
Birthplace:
Windsor, Berkshire, England, UK
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Nice and Friendly
Act like Hero
event1922 star_border 4.9
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This short was made as a wedding present for Lord and Lady Mountbatten. In it, Lady Mountbatten has a valuable pearl necklace, which a very large number of crooks wants to steal.
Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
Act like Self
event1953
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The coronation of Elizabeth II as queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms took place on 2 June 1953 at Westminster Abbey in London. She acceded to the throne at the age of 25 upon the death of her father, George VI, on 6 February 1952, being proclaimed queen by her privy and executive councils shortly afterwards. The coronation was held more than one year later because of the tradition of allowing an appropriate length of time to pass after a monarch dies. It also gave the planning committees adequate time to make preparations for the ceremony.
A Jubilee Tribute to The Queen by The Prince of Wales
event2012
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Marking the Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012) of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles shares his memories of the private side of his mother, the Queen, making use of his family's home movies.
Partition: The Day India Burned
Act like Self (archive footage)
event2007
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Documentary about the effects of Britain's withdrawal from India in 1947 which triggered one of the biggest migrations in history. 15 million were displaced and more than a million lost their lives. The story is told through the testimony of people who lived together for centuries, but were forced out of their homes as one of the largest and most ethnically diverse nations in the world was divided. Dramatised reconstructions evoke some of the mistrust, violence and upheaval that ensued
Know Your Ally: Britain
Act like Self (archive footage)
event1944 star_border 4.6
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Know Your Ally: Britain was a 45-minute propaganda film made in 1944. It was narrated by Walter Huston and produced by the United States War Department and Signal Corp to solidify Anglo-American solidarity within the ranks as well as counter Nazi propaganda aimed at weakening the Alliance.
Prince Philip: The Plot to Make a King
Act like Self (archive footage)
event2016 star_border 9
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Documentary telling the inside story of the plans by Louis Mountbatten to maneuver his nephew and heir to the Greek throne, Philip, into marrying the future queen Princess Elizabeth and the tensions that that unleashed.
A Queen Is Crowned
Act like Self
event1953 star_border 7.1
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A lavish documentary film of Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation in 1953.
The Royal Wedding
Act like Self
event1947
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This amazing film of the Royal Wedding was shot by the late Jack Cardiff, a pioneer cameraman working with the then new Technicolor process in the 1940s. It contains never-before-seen footage in full colour of the processions at Westminster Abbey and afterwards at Buckingham Palace of the wedding of HRH Princess Elizabeth and Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten in autumn of 1947.
Viceroy's House
Act like Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
event2017 star_border 6.7
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In 1947, Lord Mountbatten assumes the post of last Viceroy, charged with handing India back to its people, living upstairs at the house which was the home of British rulers, whilst 500 Hindu, Muslim and Sikh servants lived downstairs.
Bhutto: Daughter of Power
Act like Self
event2005
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Touted as a symbol of modernity and democracy, Benazir Bhutto became synonymous with corruption and bad governance. In this unique film, Bhutto speaks frankly about the paradoxes of her life. Mixing private archive with insights from friends and family, this is the definitive documentary on the Bhutto dynasty.
Look at Life: The Needles Point the Way
Act like Self
event1965
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A visit to the Isle of Wight, with glimpses of the stunning coast, picturesque towns, and magnificent countryside.
The Life and Times of Lord Mountbatten
Act like Self (12 ep.)
event1969
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Narrated by Lord Mountbatten himself, this is a positive feast of history and archive material, some of it part of Mountbatten's personal collection. A masterpiece in history.
The Royal House of Windsor
Act like Self (archive footage) (6 ep.)
event2017 star_border 7.7
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Drawing on newly available evidence, this epic series explores the Windsor dynasty's gripping family saga, providing fresh insights into how our royal family have survived four generations of crisis.
The Story of Diana
Act like Self (archive footage) (1 ep.)
event2017 star_border 8.2
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Princess Diana's life and legacy is explored through interviews with those who knew her best, as well as the world's leading experts on her.
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