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The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex

1939 · 106 min · Drama · History · Romance

Elizabeth I's love for the Earl of Essex threatens to destroy her kingdom.

This period drama frames the tumultuous affair between Queen Elizabeth I and the man who would be King of England.

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Creators

Michael Curtiz — Director

Top cast

Bette Davis portraitBette DavisQueen ElizabethErrol Flynn portraitErrol FlynnThe Earl of EssexOlivia de Havilland portraitOlivia de HavillandLady Penelope GrayDonald Crisp portraitDonald CrispFrancis BaconAlan Hale portraitAlan HaleThe Prince of TyroneVincent Price portraitVincent PriceSir Walter RaleighHenry Stephenson portraitHenry StephensonLord BurghleyHenry Daniell portraitHenry DaniellSir Robert CecilJames Stephenson portraitJames StephensonSir Thomas EgertonNanette Fabray portraitNanette FabrayMistress Margaret Radcliffe

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