Using paintings, drawings and sketches, this episode tells of the year 1567 when Mary, Queen of Scots, married James Hepburn, 4th Earl of Bothwell, believed to be her former husband’s murderer, inevitably losing the support of her loyal subjects. Mary is imprisoned and forced to abdicate the throne. Years later Mary attempted to regain the throne, unsuccessfully, eventually fleeing to England to seek support and protection through Queen Elizabeth I.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
314619
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
History → Elizabeth I, Queen of England, 1533-1603
History → Great Britain - History - Elizabeth, 1558-1603
History → Mary, Queen of Scots, 1542-1587
History → Monarchy - Great Britain
People → Elizabeth I, Queen of England, 1533-1603
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)