The King’s Speech 1938

in Film, History | February 2nd, 2011 3 Comments

You’ve probably seen the film, The King’s Speech, which just landed 12 Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Supporting Actress. Now it’s time to rewind the videotape and bring you back to 1938, when King George VI, formerly Prince Albert, Duke of York, makes a speech to open an exhibition in Scotland.

Take a quick hop, skip and jump to the British Path site to watch, and you will get a firsthand look at the King speaking in his own words…

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  1. stlgretchen says . . . | February 2, 2011 / 6:04 pm

    Had trouble loading…anyone else have this issue?

  2. Stephen says . . . | February 3, 2011 / 9:56 pm

    You mean “Pathe” surely?

  3. Sam@Super Bowl Tickets says . . . | March 21, 2011 / 4:13 pm

    I didn’t saw the old movie yet. I can’t find video in nearby stores.

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