ROYALTY HONOURS ""HAMLET"" PREMIERE

The transcript covers a film premiere event at Leicester Square, featuring Shakespeare's play. It highlights the presence of government officials and the royal family, including Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret. The event included a screening of Sir Lawrence Olivier's film version of Hamlet, though Olivier was absent. The transcript concludes with presentations, including one to Jean Simmonds, who played Ophelia.

What was the significance of the film premiere at Leicester Square?

• It was the first film premiere of a Shakespeare play.

• It was the first film premiere attended by government officials.

• It was the first film premiere attended by the King and Queen.

• It was the first film premiere in Leicester Square.

Which government officials were mentioned as attending the premiere?

• Mr and Mrs Anar and Bevan

• The Prime Minister and his wife

• Mr and Mrs Strachey, Mr Herbert Morrison and his wife

• The Foreign Secretary and his wife

Who presented bouquets to Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret?

• Little Miss Bunchmills and Margaret Lockwood's daughter

• The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh

• Mr and Mrs Strachey

• Jean Simmonds

What was unique about Sir Lawrence Olivier's film version of Hamlet?

• It was the first color film of Hamlet.

• It was attended by the entire royal family.

• It was without the Prince, as Sir Lawrence was in Australia.

• It was performed live at the premiere.

Who was mentioned as playing Ophelia in the film?

• Margaret Lockwood

• Jean Simmonds

• Princess Elizabeth

• Little Miss Bunchmills