King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom
Birthday: Born in 1894-06-23 in Richmond, Surrey, England, UK
Deathday: 1972-05-28
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A Very Royal Crisis: Countdown to Abdication
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This is the true tale of the biggest scandal ever to engulf the British Royal Family – a forbidden love affair which had a devastating impact. This series recounts the story behind the ten days leading to Edward VIII abdicating his throne to marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson. It would change the royals, the press and British history forever....
The Royal House of Windsor
Character: Self (archive footage)
Drawing on newly available evidence, this epic series explores the Windsor dynasty's gripping family saga, providing fresh insights into how our royal family have survived four generations of crisis....
Movie Credits
Love in Exile
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Part of the ,,Forty minute" series of documentaries that have nothing in common besides from their lasting time. This 1984 documentary provides a fascinating account of the lives of the former King Edward VIII and the American divorcée for whom he gave up the British throne in 1936. The Duke died in 1972 but the Duchess lived on until 1986, two years after this programme was transmitted....
Forgotten Treasure
Character: Self (archive footage)
This John Nesbitt's Passing Parade series short highlights the film preservation efforts of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Several scenes from early newsreels are shown....
Edward Prince of Wales' Tour of India: Calcutta and Delhi
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The future Edward VIII opens a durbar and enjoys a day at the races before inspecting the fire brigade in Calcutta....
Our Greatest Ambassador
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Richly detailed record of the Prince of Wales' Indian tour....
Edward Prince of Wales' Tour of India: Madras, Bangalore, Mysore and Hyderabad
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This official travelogue of a royal tour follows the Prince on a series of regimental displays and a tiger hunt....
Edward Prince of Wales' Tour of India: Malakand, Kapurthala and Dehra Dun
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The future Edward VIII visits Malakand, Kapurthala and opens the Royal Military College at Dehra Dun...
Edward Prince of Wales' Tour of India: Indore, Bhopal, Gwalior and Delhi
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The future Edward VIII enjoys a stately procession and visits the Taj Mahal before meeting senior Indian royalty....
Edward Prince of Wales' Tour of India: Bombay, Poona, Baroda, Jodhpur and Bikaner
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The future Edward VIII visits his Empire, with Indian royalty, elephants, palaces and temples....
Edward Prince of Wales' Tour of India: Bikaner, Lucknow, Benares, Nepal and Great Tiger Shoot
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The future Edward VIII enjoys receptions, playing polo and hunting tigers on his royal tour....
Edward Prince of Wales' Tour of India: Peshawar, The Khyber Pass and Rawl Pindi
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The future Edward VIII enjoys stunning mountain scenery on a visit to the Khyber Pass during his royal tour...
A King's Story
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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....
Children of the Royal Family of England
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Prince Edward of York, executing the manual of arms, attended by Prince Albert, and Princess Victoria, of York....
Playing Soldier
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Prince Edward of York, executing the manual of arms with the British flag....
The King's Greeting: Topical Budget 319-1
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The King kisses Queen Mary on her return from inspecting tanks. Included on the BFI DVD "A Royal Occasion"....
The Warrior Strain
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An Earl's cadet son stops a German baron from planting wireless-controlled signals at Brighton....
Maria by Callas
Character: Self (archive footage)
Told through performances, TV interviews, home movies, family photographs, private letters and unpublished memoirs, the film reveals the essence of an extraordinary woman who rose from humble beginnings in New York City to become a glamorous international superstar and one of the greatest artists of all time....
Edward & George: Two Brothers, One Throne
Character: Self (archive footage)
The complex relationship between royal brothers Edward VIII and George VI, who were both at the heart of the infamous abdication crisis of 1936, is the subject of this excellent documentary. From British Pathé TV's Royalty Collection....
The Man Who Saw Tomorrow
Character: Self (archive footage)
Hosted by Orson Welles, this documentary utilizes a grab bag of dramatized scenes, stock footage, TV news clips and interviews to ask: Did 16th century French astrologer and physician Nostradamus actually predict such events as the fall of King Louis XVI, the rise of Napoleon, the assassination of President John F. Kennedy? And are there prophecies that have yet to come true?...
The Champagne Safari
Character: Self (archive footage)
The story of Charles E. Bedaux, Franco-American industrial efficiency expert, adventurer, and Nazi collaborator. In 1934, he bankrolled a 1,200-mile expedition across northern Canada, supported by an outrageously equipped entourage. Documentary about a wealthy adventurer whose Nazi ties eventually led to charges of treason....
JFK to 9/11: Everything is a Rich Man's Trick
Character: Self (archive footage)
The real reasons and orchestrators behind Hitler, to an incredible theory of the JFK assassination, all the way to 9/11 and the current age of the terrorist. Taken from an historical perspective starting around World War 1 leading to present day....
Inside Buckingham Palace
Character: Self (archive footage)
Buckingham Palace is a symbol of Britain and one of the most iconic buildings in the world. For over 300 years, Buckingham Palace has been a closed and secretive place --it is littered with scandals, infighting, and tragedies -- all seeking to bring down the British monarchy. Take a look behind the walls where Queen Victoria once abandoned it to George VI's defiance against Hitler and all the way to Queen Elizabeth II's 60+ year reign....