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Edward & George: Two Brothers, One Throne
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Edward & George: Two Brothers, One Throne

2012-05-18 · 52 min · Not rated

Documentary

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.

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Directors
Claire Walding
Production companies
LOOKSfilm, British Pathé
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

King Edward VIII of the United KingdomKing Edward VIII of the United KingdomSelf (archive footage)
King George VI of the United KingdomKing George VI of the United KingdomSelf (archive footage)
King George V of the United KingdomKing George V of the United KingdomSelf (archive footage)
Wallis SimpsonSelf (archive footage)
Elizabeth II of the United KingdomElizabeth II of the United KingdomSelf (archive footage)
Queen Elizabeth the Queen MotherQueen Elizabeth the Queen MotherSelf (archive footage)
Prince Philip, Duke of EdinburghPrince Philip, Duke of EdinburghSelf (archive footage)
Winston ChurchillWinston ChurchillSelf (archive footage)
Neville ChamberlainNeville ChamberlainSelf (archive footage)
King Edward VII of the United KingdomKing Edward VII of the United KingdomSelf (archive footage)
Queen AlexandraQueen AlexandraSelf (archive footage)
Princess MargaretPrincess MargaretSelf (archive footage)
Queen MaryQueen MarySelf (archive footage)
Franklin D. RooseveltFranklin D. RooseveltSelf (archive footage)
Eleanor RooseveltEleanor RooseveltSelf (archive footage)

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