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The last of the series of three short films specially produced by the BBC as a background to the Coronation.
The film includes an interview with The Hon. Sir George Bellew, Garter Principal King of Arms, who talks about the planning of the Abbey ceremony, and ends with a statement by the Archbishop of Canterbury Dr. Geoffrey Fisher on the form and significance of the Coronation service.
Commentary by Rooney Pelletier

Contributors

Interviewee:
The Hon. Sir George Bellew
Speaker:
Dr. Geoffrey Fisher
Narrator:
Rooney Pelletier
Producer:
Greeve Del Strother

[Starring] Josephine Baker
The gay international Cabaret with Hene Cordet as Mistress of Ceremonies
Maitre d'Hotel Pere Auguste at your service
l'Orchestre Pigalle conducted by Sydney Jerome

Contributors

Performer:
Josephine Baker
Mistress of Ceremonies:
Hene Cordet
Maitre d'Hotel:
Pere Auguste
Musicians:
l'Orchestre Pigalle
Orchestra conducted by:
Sydney Jerome
Devised and produced by:
Henry Caldwell

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