'Lord Montagu' documentary. 'Lord Montagu' documentary: Anti-gay persecution victim became successful entrepreneur and National Motor Museum founder On first blush, the life of a Lord of the Realm, a Peer to the English monarchy, a child born with an actual silver spoon in his mouth and an ancient estate to inherit, would seem wholly irrelevant to a commoner such as myself – and an American, no less. Yet the life of the man once known as Little Lord Montagu, as captured in director Luke Korem's titular documentary, Lord Montagu, is one that fascinates both for its storied historical context and for the way the Little Lord lived it. Which required a good deal of bravery, ingenuity, and affection for the “common people” and the things we love. At this writing, Edward Douglas-Scott-Montagu, 3rd Baron Montagu of Beaulieu, is 88 years old. The film about his Lordship begins when he is only two years old,...
- 8/4/2015
- by Tim Cogshell
- Alt Film Guide
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Lord Montagu offers what the filmmakers claim to be the inside story of one of Britain’s more controversial 20th century aristocrats, Lord Edward Montagu of Beaulieu.
Oliver Tobias narrates the film, which looks at Montagu’s entry into Parliament at the age of 22 and his imprisonment three years later in 1954 for “homosexual offences.”
The sole heir to a 7,000-acre English estate emerged from the scandal of “The Montagu Case” a year later and revived his fortunes when he turned his estate into a tourist attraction.
The film features commentary from Prince Michael of Kent, the Duke of Devonshire, historian Sir Roy Strong, Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason and former F1 champion Sir Jackie Stewart.
“Lord Montagu delves into a seemingly privileged, glamorous lifestyle, offering a glimpse into the world of the aristocracy that so many...
Lord Montagu offers what the filmmakers claim to be the inside story of one of Britain’s more controversial 20th century aristocrats, Lord Edward Montagu of Beaulieu.
Oliver Tobias narrates the film, which looks at Montagu’s entry into Parliament at the age of 22 and his imprisonment three years later in 1954 for “homosexual offences.”
The sole heir to a 7,000-acre English estate emerged from the scandal of “The Montagu Case” a year later and revived his fortunes when he turned his estate into a tourist attraction.
The film features commentary from Prince Michael of Kent, the Duke of Devonshire, historian Sir Roy Strong, Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason and former F1 champion Sir Jackie Stewart.
“Lord Montagu delves into a seemingly privileged, glamorous lifestyle, offering a glimpse into the world of the aristocracy that so many...
- 8/5/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
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