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Wallis & Edward (2005)
Director: David Moore
Cast: David Westhead, Joely Richardson, Lisa Kay, Helena Michell
Runtime94 min
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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 demonised as the woman who stole the King of England. Wallis and Edward is the first time that the events have been considered from Wallis's point of view. The drama follows the beginning of their affair whilst Edward was Prince of Wales and Wallis was still married to Ernest Simpson.
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Wallis & Edward, a 2005 film directed by David Moore, explores the events surrounding King Edward VIII's abdication in order to marry Wallis Simpson. While the film provides Wallis's perspective on the scandal, critical reception has been mixed, with some praising the nuanced portrayal and others finding it less compelling. The film has not received significant awards recognition, and its audience reception, as indicated by IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes ratings, has been modest.
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Directed by David Moore in 2005, Wallis & Edward offers a compelling exploration of the scandalous affair between Edward VIII and the twice-divorced Wallis Simpson. With standout performances from Joely Richardson and David Westhead, the film provides an intimate and thought-provoking perspective on the events that led to Edward's abdication, giving viewers a fresh take on this historic drama.
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Wallis & Edward is a 2005 British television film, scripted by Sarah Williams, dramatising the events of the Edward VIII abdication crisis. It was billed as the first scripted account of the romance between Wallis Simpson and King Edward VIII to view events from Wallis Simpson's point of view. Joely Richardson played Wallis, and Steven Campbell Moore played Edward.
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