The King's Speech...

Yes, yes, the King's Speech is a great movie with brilliant

performances — but let's focus on the amazing wall treatments

throughout the film. With art direction by Netty Chapman

and set decoration by Judy Farr, this stunning film tells the

story of King George VI of Britain (Colin Firth), his sudden

ascension to the throne, and the speech therapist (Geoffrey Rush)

that helped the reluctant monarch become worthy of his title.

Here, speech therapist Lionel Logue is upstaged by

a dazzling art deco wallpaper.

Logue's treatment room is a beautiful, lofty space with

vaulted ceilings and enormous leaded glass windows.

The main wall is covered in layer upon layer of

peeling paint and plaster. I was seriously distracted

from the story by this expanse of perfectly mottled color.

Here's another shot of the wall serving as backdrop

for a Louis XV sofa.

Like I said, the movie is fantastic and Colin Firth
will no doubt receive an Oscar nomination. Still,
when you check it out, make sure you take a look
at all the walls in the background. I have shared
what stills I could find — but believe me,
there are plenty more to admire.