The Life of Edward: Britain's Ex-King, 1937
Part of collection: Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (2018-222)
Dates
- Creation: 1937
Scope and Contents
Castle Films, inc. Short News Parade documentary recounting the life of Britain's King Edward VIII. Using newsreel footage, the film details young Edward's early royal education, romance with American Wallis Simpson, and eventual abdication to become the Duke of Windsor. Includes audio of the King's abdication speech. King George V, Queen Mary of Teck, King George VI, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Margaret, and President Franklin Delano Roosevelt are also seen in the film. Edited by Eugene W. Castle.
Physical Description
1 reel (350 ft) : sd., b&w ; 16mm (00:09:21:21).
Physical Storage Information
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From the Collection: 10 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Additional Description
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Repository Details
Repository Details
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