The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex (1939)

11/11/1939 (US) • 1h 46m

Drama, History, Romance

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

Overview

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

Top Billed Cast

Bette Davis

Queen Elizabeth

Errol Flynn

The Earl of Essex

Olivia de Havilland

Lady Penelope Gray

Donald Crisp

Francis Bacon

Alan Hale

The Prince of Tyrone

Vincent Price

Sir Walter Raleigh

Henry Stephenson

Lord Burghley

Henry Daniell

Sir Robert Cecil

James Stephenson

Sir Thomas Egerton


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

queen

queen elizabeth i

tudor

earl

16th century

british monarchy

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