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King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom
Born 1894-06-23 · Richmond, Surrey, England, UK
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7.3Told through performances, TV interviews, home movies, family photographs, private letters and unpublished memoirs, the film reveals the essence of an extraordinary woman who rose from humble beginnings in New York City to become a glamorous international superstar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.
Maria by Callas
2017
7.6The 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.
JFK to 9/11: Everything is a Rich Man's Trick
2014
6.9Hosted 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 Man Who Saw Tomorrow
1981
7.0The 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.
The Champagne Safari
1995
Abdication: A Very British Coup is a 2006 BBC documentary that challenges the traditional "romance of the century" narrative surrounding King Edward VIII’s 1936 abdication, presenting it instead as a forced removal orchestrated by a powerful establishment coalition.
Abdication: A Very British Coup
2006
9.0Lonely young Lord Billy, who misses his dear departed mother, has nothing to do but lounge about the castle all day while his father, the Earl, attends to important affairs of state – until the noble lad joins the Army Cadets. Rising through the ranks to become the Lance Corporal of his squad, patrolling undefended points along the English coast, he's soon on the trail of German marauders.
The Warrior Strain
1919
NRThis 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: Madras, Bangalore, Mysore and Hyderabad
1922
6.8A 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.
A King's Story
1965
NRA compelling and detailed documentary exploring the extraordinary and turbulent events of 1936 for the British monarchy-a pivotal year that saw three different kings sit on the throne in quick succession: the aging King George V, the controversial and short-lived Edward VIII, and the duty-bound George VI. Through painstakingly restored archival imagery and expert analysis, the film brings to life the constitutional crisis and personal dramas that reshaped the House of Windsor and the future of the United Kingdom forever.
The Three Kings of 1936
2026
NRRichly detailed record of the Prince of Wales' Indian tour.
Our Greatest Ambassador
1922
NRThe future Edward VIII visits his Empire, with Indian royalty, elephants, palaces and temples.
Edward Prince of Wales' Tour of India: Bombay, Poona, Baroda, Jodhpur and Bikaner
1922
7.3This 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.
Forgotten Treasure
1943
NRThe future Edward VIII enjoys receptions, playing polo and hunting tigers on his royal tour.
Edward Prince of Wales' Tour of India: Bikaner, Lucknow, Benares, Nepal and Great Tiger Shoot
1922
9.0Prince Edward of York, executing the manual of arms with the British flag.
Playing Soldier
1900
NRThe future Edward VIII enjoys a stately procession and visits the Taj Mahal before meeting senior Indian royalty.
Edward Prince of Wales' Tour of India: Indore, Bhopal, Gwalior and Delhi
1922
NRThe future Edward VIII opens a durbar and enjoys a day at the races before inspecting the fire brigade in Calcutta.
Edward Prince of Wales' Tour of India: Calcutta and Delhi
1921
NRThe future Edward VIII visits Malakand, Kapurthala and opens the Royal Military College at Dehra Dun
Edward Prince of Wales' Tour of India: Malakand, Kapurthala and Dehra Dun
1922
NRBuckingham 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.
Inside Buckingham Palace
2015
NRThe 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.
Edward & George: Two Brothers, One Throne
2012
NRThe future Edward VIII enjoys stunning mountain scenery on a visit to the Khyber Pass during his royal tour
Edward Prince of Wales' Tour of India: Peshawar, The Khyber Pass and Rawl Pindi
1922
7.0Prince Edward of York, executing the manual of arms, attended by Prince Albert, and Princess Victoria, of York.
Children of the Royal Family of England
1900
NRPart 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.
Love in Exile
1984
NRThe King kisses Queen Mary on her return from inspecting tanks. Included on the BFI DVD "A Royal Occasion".
The King's Greeting: Topical Budget 319-1
1917