Wallis Simpson: The Secret Letters

Wallis Simpson: The Secret Letters

2011 · 51 min · Documentary, History

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.

Directed by David Barrie · Written by Simon Berthon

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