A King's Story (1965)
• January 1st, 1965 • 1h 42min
History, Documentary
Overview
A 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.
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