The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex
The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex

The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex

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

November 11, 1939106 min6.3EN
DramaHistoryRomance

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

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Cast

Bette Davis
Bette DavisQueen Elizabeth
Errol Flynn
Errol FlynnThe Earl of Essex
Olivia de Havilland
Olivia de HavillandLady Penelope Gray
Donald Crisp
Donald CrispFrancis Bacon
Alan Hale
Alan HaleThe Prince of Tyrone
Vincent Price
Vincent PriceSir Walter Raleigh
Henry Stephenson
Henry StephensonLord Burghley
Henry Daniell
Henry DaniellSir Robert Cecil
James Stephenson
James StephensonSir Thomas Egerton
Nanette Fabray
Nanette FabrayMistress Margaret Radcliffe