Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh Scott of the Antarctic premiere

PART OF:
The photographic library of the 'Daily Herald' newspaper
Made:
29 November 1948 in London

International News photograph titled 'Royal Command Film Show'. Caption on back reads: Her Majesty the Queen, Princess Margaret, and the Duke of Edinburgh were among those who tonight watched the historic saga of heroism on the screen, "Scott of the Antarctic" with John Mills in the title role. 50 British and Hollywood stars took part in the accompanying stage show at the Empire, Leicester Square. Photo shows -- Sir Laurence Olivier and his wife Vivien Leigh photographed arriving for the Command Performance.

Details

Category:
Photographs
Collection:
Daily Herald Archive
Object Number:
1983-5236/30461
Materials:
paper (fibre product) and ink
Measurements:
overall: 204 mm x 253 mm
type:
photograph
credit:
Daily Herald Archive, National Media Museum, Bradford