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Original costumes from The King's Speech on display...

In The King's Speech, Colin Firth plays the second in line to the British throne, 'Albert Frederick Arthur George' (until he was crowned 'King George VI' in 1936), who has a terrible stammer and difficulty with public speaking, whilst Helena Bonham Carter plays his wife, the future 'Queen Elizabeth'.

Actual movie costumes worn by Colin Firth
and Helena Bonham Carter in The King's Speech
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These original costumes featured in the movie were photographed on display at ArcLight Hollywood cinema on December 9, 2010.

Colin Firth wears this outfit several times throughout the movie, whilst the costume with fur wrap worn by Helena Bonham Carter was specifically for the party at Balmoral Castle in Scotland thrown by the King Edward VIII (Albert's brother who abdicated to marry Mrs. Wallis Simpson).

The King's Speech movie poster
The King's Speech movie poster
Oscar-winner Jenny Beaven was responsible for the look of the 1920's and 30's inspired outfits in The King's Speech, including these worn by the soon-to-be King and Queen.

Original royal costumes from The King's Speech
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Be sure to check out another original costume worn by Colin Firth in The King's Speech that was on display at ArcLight Sherman Oaks cinema.

The King's Speech movie poster
The King's Speech film poster
Visit Jason in Hollywood for a movie review of The King's Speech.

Buy the original movie soundtrack: The King's Speech

Colin Firth's suit from The King's Speech on display...

The King's Speech is based on the true story of King George VI of Britain's ascension to the throne and the speech therapist that helped him overcome his stammer, so that he could fulfill his royal duties and master public speaking.

Original outfit worn by Colin Firth in The King's Speech
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This hat, coat and suit were worn by Colin Firth as the titular King in The King's Speech and were photographed on display at ArcLight Sherman Oaks cinema on December 8, 2010.

The King's Speech movie poster
The King's Speech poster
Jenny Beaven was responsible for period costume design on the movie which was set in the 1920's and 30's.

Original costume worn in The King's Speech
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Colin Firth's The King's Speech movie costume
She won the Oscar in 1987 for Best Costume Design for A Room with a View, plus has also been nominated for the Academy Awards for The Bostonians, Maurice, Howards End, The Remains of the Day, Sense and Sensibility, Anna and the King and Gosford Park.

The King's Speech movie poster
The King's Speech movie poster
Visit Jason in Hollywood for a movie review of The King's Speech.

Buy the original film soundtrack: The King's Speech