The Duchess (film) intent, exaggeration or ill will" and "Keira Knightley's performance gains new depth – she not only perfectly portrays a witty and feminine Georgiana early in the film, but also a caring mother, and an abandoned woman later on. Also remarkable in this role is Knightley's ability to portray the strengths, weaknesses, and the internal hurdles of Georgiana, as well as her internal contemplation." Film Ireland writes "It is a slow movie but it is well acted with Knightley and Fiennes suited to their roles, especially Fiennes who gives a formidable and powerful performance." Cameron Bailey, the co-chair of the Toronto
Mary Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire from 1955 to 1972. She was awarded Hon. LLD (Exon) in 1956. On 26 November 1950, her husband Edward Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire, had a heart attack and died while being attended by John Bodkin Adams, the suspected serial killer. In the process of transferring his assets to his son, the death of the Duke fell 10 weeks prior to a required 5-year period, and his estate was subjected to taxes of 80%. His widow died in Westminster, London, aged 93. Mary Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire Mary Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire, (29 July 1895 – 24 December 1988) was