The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex(1939)
“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.
Director
Michael Curtiz
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
Cast
Bette Davis
as Queen Elizabeth
Errol Flynn
as The Earl of Essex
Olivia de Havilland
as Lady Penelope Gray
Donald Crisp
as Francis Bacon
Alan Hale
as The Prince of Tyrone
Vincent Price
as Sir Walter Raleigh
Henry Stephenson
as Lord Burghley
Henry Daniell
as Sir Robert Cecil
James Stephenson
as Sir Thomas Egerton
Nanette Fabray
as Mistress Margaret Radcliffe
Ralph Forbes
as Lord Knollys
Robert Warwick
as Lord Mountjoy
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1939
Runtime
1h 46m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex (1939).
What is The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex about?▼
This period drama frames the tumultuous affair between Queen Elizabeth I and the man who would be King of England.
Who directed The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex?▼
The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex was directed by Michael Curtiz and released in 1939. It is a drama, history, romance film.
How long is The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex?▼
The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
Who stars in The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex?▼
The cast of The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex includes Bette Davis as Queen Elizabeth, Errol Flynn as The Earl of Essex, Olivia de Havilland as Lady Penelope Gray, Donald Crisp as Francis Bacon, Alan Hale as The Prince of Tyrone and more.
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