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Following a recent viewing it is apparent that the troops in question do have arms and equipment. However these are difficult to see since the packs are white and their rifles are slung on the left shoulder but the camera shot is from the right
The answer is 'Her Majesty Queen Victoria's Poona Horse'. How do I know this? My cousin Captain Alan Martinn Jones, late of HMQVPH was military advisor to the film - by accident. The movie was shot in Spain where my cousin was a chartered accountant. The execeutive producersand directo had done their reserach and wanted to be historically accurate but they had no idea how the HMQVPH wore their swords, held their reins etc. So they roped in my cousin and he had the tim of his life. He spent many happy days drininking copious quantities of wine with the cast - and the entry of the HMQVPH was spot on!
Chicago Tribune, Saturday, April 28, 1962:
Joan Crawford made a great entrance at the party, walking on a cloud because she'd just heard she's wanted to play the empress in "55 Days at Peking." . . .
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[Note: The party was a New York Press party for the Darryl Zanuck film, The Longest Day.]
Joan Crawford made a great entrance at the party, walking on a cloud because she'd just heard she's wanted to play the empress in "55 Days at Peking." . . .
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[Note: The party was a New York Press party for the Darryl Zanuck film, The Longest Day.]
Chicago Tribune, Wednesday, February 21, 1962:
LOOKING AT HOLLYWOOD
by Hedda Hopper
Katharine Hepburn, as the dowager empress of China [Tsu Hsi] in "55 Days at Peking," is Producer Sam Bronston's dream, and he's moving heaven and earth to make it a reality. He'll be our luckiest producer if he succeeds. . . .
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LOOKING AT HOLLYWOOD
by Hedda Hopper
Katharine Hepburn, as the dowager empress of China [Tsu Hsi] in "55 Days at Peking," is Producer Sam Bronston's dream, and he's moving heaven and earth to make it a reality. He'll be our luckiest producer if he succeeds. . . .
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- How long is 55 Days at Peking?2 hours and 34 minutes
- When was 55 Days at Peking released?May 29, 1963
- What is the IMDb rating of 55 Days at Peking?6.7 out of 10
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- Who are the characters in 55 Days at Peking?Empress Dowager Cixi
- What is the plot of 55 Days at Peking?During the 1900 Boxer Rebellion, U.S. marine, Maj. Matt Lewis, along with British consul, Sir Arthur Robertson, develop a plan to keep the rebels at bay until an international military relief force can arrive.
- What was the budget for 55 Days at Peking?$9 million
- How much did 55 Days at Peking earn at the US box office?$10 million
- What is 55 Days at Peking rated?TV-PG
- What genre is 55 Days at Peking?Action, Adventure, Drama, Historical Drama, Historical, and War
- How many awards has 55 Days at Peking been nominated for?5 nominations
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