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C.S. Lewis - Marries Joy Davidman Gresham

Although C.S. Lewis had married Joy Davidman Gresham, in a civil ceremony, he had done so only to help his friend stay in Britain with her two young sons.  In December of 1956, Jack asked Joy to marry him in a religious ceremony.  He had fallen in love with her and wanted to declare his love before God and man.

This scene, from the film Shadowlands, recreates these important moments in the life of C.S. Lewis. 

 

Credits

Shadowlands, a film directed by Richard Attenborough, was released in 1993 by Price Entertainment.  Its leading credits are:

Screenplay:
  William Nicholson (based on his play)

C.S. Lewis:   Sir Anthony Hopkins

Joy Davidman Gresham Lewis:
  Debra Winger

Warnie Lewis:   Edward Hardwicke

Douglas Gresham:  Joseph Mazzello