The Lost Princess is a fictional film based on the Russian Princess Anastasia and the circumstances surrounding her disappearance and death. In the film she has escaped from Russia to Goole where she is subsequently murdered. Co-ordinated by Goole Town Council, the project involved a group of young people between the ages of 13 and 20 who researched, wrote, directed, filmed, animated, acted in and edited and performed an original score for the film. The film uses animation, intertitles, and...

The Lost Princess is a fictional film based on the Russian Princess Anastasia and the circumstances surrounding her disappearance and death. In the film she has escaped from Russia to Goole where she is subsequently murdered. Co-ordinated by Goole Town Council, the project involved a group of young people between the ages of 13 and 20 who researched, wrote, directed, filmed, animated, acted in and edited and performed an original score for the film. The film uses animation, intertitles, and visual techniques from the Silent Era of moviemaking in its modern production. The original footage was shot on super 8mm film, and the final film was edited using contemporary post production techniques. Title: 'The Lost Princess' '1918 the Russian Empire' Viewed through an Iris (an image shown in only one small round area of the screen), a young woman, the Princess, makes her way to a carriage. She exclaims: Intertitle: 'Take me to the docks' The driver doffs his cap and sets off. Intertitle: 'The journey to the sea' There is a map, on which, the journey to England can be traced. Intertitle: 'After a long crossing the ship arrives in Goole' An animation sequence shows a ship crossing the sea. A family arrives with luggage and is greeted by others. The ship is in dock. A man with an upturned collar knocks on a door, shouting out: Intertitle: 'Butler' The young woman opens the door and states: Intertitle: 'Just over there Butler' The man enters and grabs the young woman from behind. She tries to fend him off with her umbrella, but he pushes her onto a chair where she manages to take his watch as he stabs her to death. The man makes his getaway, passing through the unsuspecting people outside. Intertitle: 'The cleaners check the cabin' Two cleaners discover the body and rush outside to tell those gathered outside, shouting: Intertitle: 'Inspector, Inspector' The Inspector looks at the body and takes the watch which has been engraved with the initials 'H.W'. A police sign is shown and then a police, or court, room, in which the Inspector asks the shipping crew gathered there: Intertitle: 'Does anyone recognise this watch?' The crew passes around the watch, and the Captain recognises it, declaring: Intertitle: 'Howard, its Howard's the butler' The Inspector departs with his new information. At the home of the Royal Family, the family is sitting having tea. Two policemen arrive, exclaiming: Intertitle: 'Arrest him!' They point to the butler and chase him around the room before eventually catching and handcuffing him. Intertitle: 'The case solved, the inspector relaxes' The inspector sits reading a newspaper, the Selby Express and Howdenshire Gazette', of Friday March 17th. He comes across an article on 'The Lost Russian Princess.' In the courtroom those present stand for the arrival of the judge, and afterwards, the court proceedings can begin. He points at the accused and asks: Intertitle: 'Did you not kill the unknown woman found two days previous to this trial?' As the accused has a flashback to the killing, the Inspector arrives and exclaims, pointing at the accused: Intertitle: 'That man killed Princess Anastasia of Russia' The people in the courtroom become agitated and talk amongst themselves as the inspector hands a copy of the newspaper article to the judge. The judge declares: Intertitle: 'Guilty! And sentenced to death.' The accused is handcuffed and led away. The Princess' coffin is carried through a church cemetery and followed by a group of mourners. The Inspector takes off his hat as the procession passes him. End titles: 'Princess Anastasia was a real character. She was the great grand daughter of Queen Victoria. Her mother once visited Harrogate. It is thought that she escaped the Russian Revolution, and the genocide of the whole of her family by getting on a ship, perhaps to Goole. She was never seen again.' End Credits: Goole Town Council and Duchy Parade Films Present Cast And Crew of The Lost Princess Written by Rebecca Stothert and Emma Gill Directed by Rebecca Stothert John Andrews - Inspector Rebecca Ellerton - Anastasia Luke Ericson - The Butler Davic Kendra - Sea Captain Beth Horncastle - Cleaner Martin Ward - Cleaner Kirk Argum - Camera Samantha Hind - Animation Title Sequence Ship Painting: John Andrews and Steven Anthony Kirk Argum - Policeman Emily Britton - Extra and Props David Bunting - Policeman Robyn Calswell - Magistrate and Camera Amy Dawson - Extra and Crew Emma Gill - Extra Hannah Little Fair - Hotel Manager Peter M Kershaw - The Judge Jonny Pinks - Extra and Camera Taryn Preston - Magistrate and Extra Sophie Taylor - Hotel Guest and Extra Extras: Sarah Abdenadher Hayley Adams John Bristow Nicola Dixon Madeleine Frost Jonathan Rouse Jo Scurll Sally Shingles Janet Tierney Hannah Turner Derrick Turville Teresa Wallis Locations: Fir Tree Equestrian Centre, Moss, Doncaster Gato Theatre, Goole Dunhill Road Community Centre, Goole Sewerby Hall And Gardens Goole Magistrate Court East Riding Court Service Goole Docks Steve Swallow And His Boat Waterways Museum Goole Marina Hook Road Cemetery, Goole Thanks To: Goole Museum Peter Appleyard and Janet Tierney Vermuyden School Goole Gofar Community Transport Goole Development Trust Goole Community Store Goole Community Warehouse Fletcher's Undertakers Janice Smith and staff at Sowerby Hall Clare Hunt, Rachel Walker and all staff at Waterways Museum, Goole Bill Lawrence National Media Museum, Bradford Sam Clark, Kodak Jenny Deacon, National Lottery Fund For Goole Town Council Charlie Studdy Brian Robertson Helen Cotton Steve Levoguer Leanne Healy Nancy Tapping Local History Advisor Brian Rust Oral History and Script Development Paul Arrowsmith Genre Advisor Paul Vates Yorkshire Film Archive - Alex Southern Apprentice Film-Makers Ciaran Cross - Production and Graphics Joanne Eibin - Production Duncan Laing - Production Management Debbie Harman - Animation and Graphics Make-Up Charlotte Ockerby Hannah Ingleby Costume Emma Renhard Hayley Adams Editing Shaun Hepple Darren Everitt Susan Dixon Post Production My Bear Production Music Recorded at Open Sky Studio Dave Bainbridge Composer and Piano Claire Mckenzie Clarinet Alex Mckee Violin Jonathan Penny Viola Supported by: No.w.here Film Lab North, incorporating The Finishing School National Media Museum