A King's Story

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King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom
King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom

Himself

Wallis Simpson
Wallis Simpson

Herself

Orson Welles
Orson Welles

Narrator

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    A King's Story is a 1965 British documentary film directed by Harry Booth about the life of King Edward VIII, from his birth until abdication in 1936. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.

  • Release Date

    1965-01-01

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    6.75

  • Rating:

    3.4 starts
  • Tagline

    The Love Story of the Century

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  • Languages:

    English
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