Queen of Destiny

1938

Action / Biography / Drama / History / Music

5
IMDb Rating 6.4/10 10 140 140

queen victoria biography victorian england sequel 19th century british monarchy

Plot summary

Continuing the story of 'Victoria the Great'.

Director

Herbert Wilcox Photo
Herbert Wilcox

Top cast

Jack Watling Photo
Jack Watling as Minor Role
Gordon McLeod Photo
Gordon McLeod as John Brown
Robert Eddison Photo
Robert Eddison as Lanternist Professor
Wallace Bosco Photo
Wallace Bosco as Member of Parliament
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880.34 MB
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English 2.0
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24 fps
1 hr 35 min
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1.6 GB
1480*1080
English 2.0
NR
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24 fps
1 hr 35 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by richardchatten 6 / 10

Lest We Forget

One of the many and varied tragedies that befell the British cinema down the years was that the technological marvel that was Technicolor fell so soon into the hands of Herbert Wilcox; whose talents as a showman far exceeded those he possessed as an artist.Developing upon his great success of the previous year with 'Victoria the Great' - which had ended on a triumphal note with a Technicolor recreation of Victoria's Diamond Jubilee - this films ends with (SLIGHT SPOILER COMING:) the Old Queen's memorial service four years later.Possessed of additional blandishments such as filming on Balmoral in colour, it's all a bit short on wit; but early on there's an amusing scene where the young Queen frightens the Duke of Wellington and Sir Robert Peel by showing Our disapproval by giving the two of them a Hard Stare.
Reviewed by mark.waltz 7 / 10

Queen of a changing world.

This follow-up to "Victoria the Great" is a decent but quickly made account of Victoria's years as queen, beginning with her marriage to Prince Albert (Anton Walbrook) and going through important events during her reign where England ruled much of the world. Anna Neagle repeats her role and this time is seen in color as the success of the original film convinced her husband, producer and director Herbert Wilcox, to add a little spice to the film story and a little metaphor indicating her colorful world. It's pretty episodic, showing how she takes charge and controversy concerning her choice of consort.There has been much more detailed films, both on the big and small screens, on Victoria's reign, so you pretty much just get the cliff notes. Certainly with her rule being almost as long as her great great granddaughter Elizabeth's, there could have been at least three more films after the original covering different aspects of her reign and various problems. But it is an elegant film, with great detail taken to make Neagle look like color portraits of the great lady, and she does a very good job.C. Aubrey Smith as the Duke of Wellington and Derrick De Marney as prime minister Disraeli offer historical authority in supporting parts. What really stands out about Victoria in this is that she remains a great lady but is very strong in her convictions and stands up admirably to the men who try to control her. The film also focuses heavily on the love story, pretty genuine, and gives an indication of how widowhood would greatly impact her. I wouldn't call this the definitive story of the greatest ruler of the 19th century, but being made on locations where it all happened does add to its historical impact.
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