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HTHE Royal Film Performance of 1953, in aid of the Cinematograph Trade Benevolent Fund, was graced by the presence of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II, H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh and H.R.H. Princess Margaret. No one who has attended a Royal Film Performance either in a seat at the cinema or in the crowd outside, can easily forget the immense thrill of the occasion. A few moments before the Royal Party is due to arrive, the usual roar of London traffic dies away as the route from Buckingham Palace to the cinema is cleared to ensure the punctual arrival of the Royal cars. Then in the hush of the night comes a distant roar, growing louder each second, until the air reverberates with the full throated cheers of the multitude assembled to extend their loyal greetings. The film chosen for the eighth Royal Film Perform- ance on October 26th was Radio’s Rob Roy, the Walt Disney Technicolor production, starring Richard Todd in the title role. The film story is based on the legendary adventures of Rob Roy MacGregor, who led the Highlanders of Scotland in open rebellion against the German- Her Majesty the Queen smiles at the Duke of Edinburgh at the Odeon, Leicester Square, while attending the Royal Film Performance of " Rob Roy, the Highland Rogue.” born King George I. Glynis Johns is Helen Mary, and headed by James Robertson Justice, Michael Gough, Finlay Currie and Jean Taylor Smith Right : Richard Todd as Rob Roy and Glynis Johns as He left M ary, in “ Rob Roy.” Left : The attack on Inversnaid Fort—a scene from “ Rob Roy.’