“Sweetest Shakespeare - Fancys Child“ (1932)

Full title reads: “Stratford-on-Avon. ’Sweetest Shakespeare Fancys Child’. The Prince of Wales on St. George’s Day opens new Shakespeare Memorial Theatre on the banks of the Avon where our greatest Poet lived & died - is buried.“ Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII, Duke of Windsor) steps out of car and is greeted by civic dignitaries. A fanfare is being played in the background. The Prince walks with dignitaries past lines of waving girls. There are large cheers. M/S The Prince stands at a podium and makes a speech. There are several microphones to pick up his words. He speaks about the theatre being a fitting memorial for William Shakespeare. (Pictures cut out but speech continues). (Natural sound track only - No commentary) NB Combined Print available. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES.