Canterbury 1935: Murder in the Cathedral

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Screen Archive South East at the University of Brighton collects, preserves, catalogues and provides public access to its collection of films and magic lantern slides. The collection charts the rise of screen culture in the region and the nation and captures many aspects of life, work and creativity in the South East from the late 19th century to the present day. It is available for research, screenings, creative re-use and commercial access.

Canterbury 1935: Murder in the Cathedral

Screen Archive South East at the University of Brighton
Canterbury
1935-06-21
Silent
3m

The film begins with a procession to the Christ Church Gateway in Canterbury Cathedral's precinct. With the Lord Mayor and other dignitaries in attendance, Archbishop Cosmo Lang unveils the restored structure. After an open-air tea, we see T S Eliot attending a performance of his historical play, 'Murder in the Cathedral' - enacted in the very location where the play is set. With him is the producer, E Martin Browne, dressed as a monk and the lead actor, Robert Speaight.

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