The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex
Watch TrailerThis period drama frames the tumultuous affair between Queen Elizabeth I and the man who would be King of England.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1939 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama, History, Romance |
| Director | Michael Curtiz |
| Runtime | 106 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.3/10 (94 votes) |
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The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.3/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
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A classic from 1939. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.
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🎭 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
Nanette Fabray
Mistress Margaret Radcliffe
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