I saw the original play several times, in the West End, and a friend had a small part. I have always admired Peter Barkworth. Dame Wendy Hiller was memorable as Queen Mary. Odd to see her listed in the cast list here, as well as Greer Garson. Miss Garson bought the film rights, in order to play Queen Mary, which she does very well - but it will always be Dame Wendy's part.
The play, as a whole, transferred well to the small screen and I hope to see it again, one day. Alas, the abdication speech, which was played with just a pin-spot, shining on the Royal Crest, above the proscenium arch, will always remain a spellbinding memory, with people in the audience who clearly remembered the Abdication weeping.
The play, as a whole, transferred well to the small screen and I hope to see it again, one day. Alas, the abdication speech, which was played with just a pin-spot, shining on the Royal Crest, above the proscenium arch, will always remain a spellbinding memory, with people in the audience who clearly remembered the Abdication weeping.