Wallis Simpson: The Secret Letters

2011•51m

DocumentaryHistory

This film examines recently discovered letters written by socialite Wallis Simpson that reveal her secret love, and chart her fear as she found herself becoming trapped into marrying King Edward VIII.

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Telesgop

Language

Status

Released

Release Date

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Cast

Samuel West

Narrator

Jeremy Child

Ernest Simpson (Voice)

Elizabeth McGovern

Wallis Simpson (Voice)

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