The Young Victoria (1963 film)
| The Young Victoria | |
|---|---|
Ad in The Age 27 Mar 1963 | |
| Based on | the play Victoria Regina by Laurence Housman |
| Directed by | Alan Burke |
| Starring | Lola Brooks Ric Hutton |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Running time | 60 mins |
| Production company | ABC |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABC |
| Release | 27 March 1963 (Sydney, Melbourne) |
The Young Victoria is an Australian television film of 1963 which aired on ABC on 27 March 1963. Based on the play Victoria Regina, it is a 60-minute drama about the courtship and marriage of Queen Victoria to Prince Albert. It stars Lola Brooks as Victoria and Ric Hutton as Albert.
The production was reduced to four vignettes. It was sponsored by the International ' Theatre Institute, the drama-wing of-UNESCO, to celebrate World Theatre day. It was shown on the same day in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide to celebrate the day.