Edward & Mrs. Simpson. [videorecording (DVD)]

Edward & Mrs. Simpson. [videorecording (DVD)]

Alternate Title
Edward and Mrs. Simpson

Publication Date
2005, 1978

Publication Information
[Burlington, Vt.] : A & E Home Video,

Physical Description
2 videodiscs (ca. 5 hrs., 50 min.) in 2 containers.

Subject Term
Television mini-series -- Great Britain.

Geographic Term
Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Biography.

Genre
Historical films.

Additional Contributors
Fox, Edward, 1937-
 
Harris, Cynthia.
 
Ashcroft, Peggy, Dame.
 
Denham, Maurice, 1909-
 
Goring, Marius, 1912-
 
Donaldson, Frances Lonsdale, Lady.

Contents
Little prince ; Venus at the prow ; New king ; Divorce -- Decision ; Proposals ; Abdication ; Biography : Wallis Simpson.

Performer
Edward Fox, Cynthia Harris, Peggy Ashcroft, Maurice Denham, Marius Goring.

Summary
The true story and the unforgettable romance that developed between the Prince of Wales and an extraordinary American woman named Wallis Simpson. That she was already married and rumored to have had other affairs, ruffled more than a few feathers. The scandal only heats up as the Prince becomes King and declares his intention to marry his mistress, who has since become divorced and available.

Language
English

ISBN
9780767077774
 
9780767077781
 
9780767077798

General Note
Originally broadcast by ITV in 1978.
 
Based on the book "Edward VIII" by Frances Donaldson.
 
DVD.


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