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Tudor Rose -> The Search is on For a Look-a-Like (6 Aug. 2005 1:26:24 )
Anybody know anyone who resembles Queen Victoria? Berwick, in Northumberland, wants to reproduce the original opening, by Victoria, of the first rail station in 1850. A new station is slated to be opened on September 16, 2005 and the council is on the look-out for a woman who can step in for the late queen, as Victoria herself is unable to attend. The prize for the winning face? First class rail passes.

CalProf -> RE: The Search is on For a Look-a-Like (6 Aug. 2005 2:05:54 )
Dame Judy Dench played a convincing Victoria in the movie "Mrs. Brown" -- about repressed passions in the Scottish heather.

Tudor Rose -> RE: The Search is on For a Look-a-Like (6 Aug. 2005 3:14:27 )
Dame Judy did a good job, didn't she? Only problem with the portrayal, though...she was too pretty [sm=propeller.gif] Queen Victoria was very plain, at least the way she looked in her portraits. Too bad she didn't smile more often...the one photo I've seen of her with a grin, she was darn good-looking! Annette Crosbie would be my choice for Victoria. She portrayed her quite few years ago in a Masterpiece Theatre production of "Edward VII". In my work-a-day world, there is no one I know who would fit the bill for Berwick's celebration.

CalProf -> RE: The Search is on For a Look-a-Like (6 Aug. 2005 5:53:57 )
Young Queen Victoria was attractive, especially by her era's standards (heavier weight, no tan, and less makeup than today). Here's a nice portrait: http://www.lycoming.edu/whatsnew/releases/Queen%20Victoria.jpg

eatdrinkbehappy -> RE: The Search is on For a Look-a-Like (6 Aug. 2005 6:43:30 )
That is a lovely portrait Calprof and yes TR, Annette Crosbie would be a good choice. Do you ever see her in One Foot In The Grave? Very funny British sit com. Few people realise how sad and desolate Queen Victora became after the death of her beloved Albert. It is said that she was inconsolable and never smiled again which probably explains her gloomy expression for the remainder of her life. I think Judy Cornwell could possibly be a good lookalike. She has the round features and with no make up and grey lifeless hair, she might just be the one.

IanHarryWebb -> RE: The Search is on For a Look-a-Like (6 Aug. 2005 10:22:56 )
They are all far to old to play Vickie. Victoria was not born an old woman in black. In 1840 she was a young Queen. You need to have a young actress to play Vickie.

Papaumau -> RE: The Search is on For a Look-a-Like (6 Aug. 2005 14:00:33 )
Yeah, the young Queen Victoria was really quite pretty with here large eyes, her aquiline nose and her cupid's bow lips: [img]http://img.photobox.co.uk/67610423be5059b92526946d3680a0d10ddf7ad50c4db8d35e0bfaac.jpg[/img]

Tudor Rose -> RE: The Search is on For a Look-a-Like (6 Aug. 2005 14:19:37 )
Talk about where history has swayed my opinion [:D] In immediately conjuring an image of Victoria, she came out as the widow-in-black who never smiled. Where was the image of the young princess and the even younger queen? Photographs have a lot to answer for! Ian, you're right [p] In 1850 Victoria was only 31, so a younger woman would definitely have to portray her for this celebration. Still can't come up with anybody to do the job, though.

Ye Olde Buffer -> RE: The Search is on For a Look-a-Like (6 Aug. 2005 14:26:07 )
quote: Still can't come up with anybody to do the job, though. What about Anglo in drag? [:o]

Tudor Rose -> RE: The Search is on For a Look-a-Like (6 Aug. 2005 14:28:51 )
You must have made that recommendation from a previous meeting, huh? No wonder you didn't take any pictures [6]

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