| Description |
1 videodisc (94 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 insert (1 sheet ([2] pages) : illustrations ; 19 cm.) |
| System Details |
DVD; stereo; 16:9 widescreen presentation. |
| Cast |
Joely Richardson, Stephen Campbell Moore, Richard Johnson, David Calder, David Westhead, Julian Wadham, Miriam Margolyes. |
| Note |
Originally produced as a British made-for-television movie in 2005. |
| Summary |
In 1936, Edward VIII abdicated in order to marry the woman he loved, Wallis Simpson, a twice divorced American. These events caused a scandal around the world and Wallis has since been demonized as the woman who stole the King of England. Wallis and Edward presents these events from Wallis's point of view. The drama follows the beginning of their affair, when Edward was the playboy Prince of Wales and Wallis was married to Ernest Simpson. When Wallis and Ernest finally divorce, the fear that Edward will seek to marry this American commoner builds toward a showdown, with even Wallis urging him to accept reality and let her go. |
| Contents |
Flavor of the month? -- Courting Mrs. Simpson -- God Save the King -- Simpson vs. Simpson -- Royal engagement -- Love vs. Duty -- Abdication. |
| Note |
Special features: Interview with screenwriter Sarah Williams [featurette] (15 min.); Cast filmographies [text feature]; Production notes [text feature]; Photo gallery [slide show]; Real Wallis and Edward [slide show] |
| Language |
In English; closed-captioned. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Windsor, Wallis Warfield, Duchess of, 1896-1986 -- Drama.
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Windsor, Edward, Duke of, 1894-1972 -- Drama.
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Love -- Drama.
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Women -- Conduct of life -- Drama.
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Man-woman relationships -- Drama.
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Marriages of royalty and nobility -- Drama.
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Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Drama.
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Great Britain -- History -- 20th century -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Romance films.
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Made-for-TV movies.
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Historical television programs.
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Biographical telvision programs.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Pybus, Mark.
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Moore, David.
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Williams, Sarah.
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Richardson, Joely.
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Moore, Stephen Campbell.
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Johnson, Richard, 1927-2015
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Calder, David, 1946-
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Westhead, David, 1963-
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Wadham, Julian, 1958-
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Margolyes, Miriam.
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Company Pictures (Firm)
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Atlantic Media Productions.
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Acorn Media (Firm)
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| Added Title |
Wallis and Edward |
| ISBN |
1569389276 |
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9781569389270 |
| Standard No. |
054961927692 |
| Music No. |
AMP-9276 Acorn Media |
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