The Duchess
There is much Oscar buzz over Keira Knightley’s portrayal of Georgiana, the Duchess of Devonshire, in this critically acclaimed historical drama. Georgiana was merely a teenager when her mother arranged a prestigious marriage to William Cavendish (Ralph Fiennes), the fifth Duke of Devonshire. She was treated as property, considered only valuable as an incubator for the next duke. Her husband seemed to have more affection for his dogs than for his wife. But she became famous, perhaps...
There is much Oscar buzz over Keira Knightley’s portrayal of Georgiana, the Duchess of Devonshire, in this critically acclaimed historical drama. Georgiana was merely a teenager when her mother arranged a prestigious marriage to William Cavendish (Ralph Fiennes), the fifth Duke of Devonshire. She was treated as property, considered only valuable as an incubator for the next duke. Her husband seemed to have more affection for his dogs than for his wife. But she became famous, perhaps...
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