The Sceptre and the Mace (1957)
During the 1957 opening of Canada's twenty-third Parliament by Queen Elizabeth II, cameras record the ceremonies in the House of Commons and the Senate. They also bring to the screen many informal glimpses of the Queen and Prince Philip in residence at Government House.
Director: John Howe
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John Drainie as Narrator |
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Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom as Herself (uncredited) |
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Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh as Himself (uncredited) |
| Directing | John Howe | Director |
| Production | Nicholas Balla | Producer |
| Crew | Denis Gillson | Cinematography |
| Sound | George Croll | Sound |
| Editing | Brian Keene | Editor |
| Editing | Nicholas Balla | Editor |
| Sound | Don Wellington | Sound Editor |
| Sound | Nicholas Balla | Sound Editor |