Dana and Mary Andrews Meet Queen Elizabeth II of England , October 29, 1956
Scope and Contents
The Dana Andrews Collection is composed of 29 boxes. The collection focuses on the life, family, and acting career of Dana Andrews, as well as featuring the theater career and family of Mary Todd, Dana Andrews' wife.
Materials within the collection are mainly composed of photographs. Other materials include scrapbooks, correspondence, audiovisuals, magazines, programs, tickets, household documents, a ledger and diary, and materials about the Screen Actors Guild Inc.
Dates
- October 29, 1956
Biographical / Historical
Dana Andrews and Mary Todd were at the Empire Theatre in London, England for the film "The Battle of the River Plate." Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret were in attendance and received famous attendees at the theatre. Other attendees were Marilyn Monore, Victor Mature, and Anthony Quayle who were filming "The Sleeping Prince" in England and were recieved by the queen and the princess.
Queen Elizabeth II died on September 8, 2022. On Februrary 6, 1952, she became the monarch of the United Kingdom and is their longest-reigning monarch reigning for 70 years and seven months.
Dana Andrews may have been in England filming "Night of the Demon."
Extent
4 Photographic Prints (All photographs are in a clear archival sleeve.) : Black and white photographs.
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Description
Black and white photographs of Dana Andrews and Mary Todd Andrews meeting Queen Elizabeth II of England. The photographs show Dana bowing and Mary curtsying to Queen Elizabeth in formal attire.
Repository Details
Part of the Thomason Special Collections & SHSU University Archives Repository