A Queen Is Crowned is a 1953 British Technicolor documentary film written by Christopher Fry. The film documents the 1953 Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, with a narration of events by Laurence Olivier.

Laurence Kerr Olivier, Baron Olivier (/ ˈlɒrəns ˈkɜːr əˈlɪvieɪ / LORR-ənss KUR ə-LIV-ee-ay; 22 May 1907 – 11 July 1989) was an English actor and director. He and his contemporaries Ralph Richardson and John Gielgud made up a trio of male actors who dominated the British stage of the mid-20th century.

A Queen Is Crowned: With Laurence Olivier, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother. A lavish documentary film of Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation in 1953.

4 days ago · In 1955, Queen Elizabeth II attended the premiere of Richard III, at her own request. Accompanied by Sir Laurence Olivier, who produced, directed and starred in the Shakespearean classic, Her ...

Apr 14, 2021 · Elizabeth II dubbed him Baron Olivier of Brighton, which allowed him to sit in the House of Lords; she later bestowed upon him the Order of Merit. The Olivier Awards, England's equivalent...

Jul 11, 1989 · LONDON — Laurence Olivier, acclaimed as the greatest actor of his generation and the 20th-Century giant of the Shakespearean theater, died today. He was 82. The triple Oscar winner died...

Jan 19, 2025 · Award-winning British stage actor Joan Plowright, the widow of Laurence Olivier, has died. ... She was made a dame by Queen Elizabeth II in 2004. From the 1950s to the 1980s, Plowright racked up ...

The only Technicolor documentary of Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation, it is narrated by Sir Laurence Olivier and also uses the talents of the London Symphony Orchestra for the accompanying soundtrack. A rare chance to see the important historic event in full.

Sep 16, 2022 · Channel 4 has said it will screen a 1953 documentary of the Queen’s coronation while the state funeral is being broadcast on other channels. The 1953 technicolour programme, A Queen Is Crowned, is...