The 2010 historical drama The King's Speech centered on King George VI of the United Kingdom, played by Colin Firth, as he worked to overcome a speech impediment in order to address his subjects during World War II. Despite the limited scope of the plot, The King's Speech was a box office hit in both the UK and the US, and won four Academy Awards and seven British Academy Film Awards. Let's learn more about The King's Speech.
9. The writer asked the queen mother to write this story about the king.
She insisted that he not write the story while she was still alive as the memories were too painful. The writer respectfully followed her wish.
7. Colin Firth sought out his sister to help develop his stammer.
His sister was also a speech therapist, he was attempting to develop the stammer and figure out the treatment for it.
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