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The real story behind ‘The King’s Speech’

by Cherin C. Poovey (P '08)

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| February 24, 2011

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Academy Awards, Alumni, Class Notes, Class of 1983, Department of Communication, Faculty Experts, Film, Mary Dalton ('83), The King's Speech

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