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The Royal Wedding
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.
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Plot Summary
In 1947, American singer Tom Bowen travels to London to perform at the wedding of his friend, Prince Charming, to Princess Anne. While in London, Tom meets and falls for Eleanor, an American dancer. Their budding romance faces complications due to their different career paths and the social expectations surrounding the royal wedding.
Critical Reception
The Royal Wedding was generally well-received for its charming musical numbers, Fred Astaire's signature dancing, and the lighthearted romantic plot. It's considered a pleasant and enjoyable musical, though not among Astaire's most groundbreaking films.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its delightful musical sequences, particularly Fred Astaire's iconic 'You're All the World to Me' dance.
Appreciated for its light, frothy entertainment and the chemistry between Astaire and Powell.
Seen as a solid, enjoyable MGM musical that showcases Astaire's enduring talent.
Google audience: Google users enjoyed the classic song and dance numbers and found the film to be a pleasant, feel-good movie. Some found the plot a bit thin but overall appreciated its charm and Astaire's performance.
Fun Fact
The famous 'You're All the World to Me' dance sequence, where Fred Astaire dances with a coat rack, a hat stand, and a hat, was filmed using a camera mounted on a crane that swung around Astaire, giving the illusion that gravity was not affecting him.
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