The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex (1939) — Perfery

(1939)Directed by Michael Curtiz106 minDrama, 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.

Bette Davisas Queen Elizabeth

Errol Flynnas The Earl of Essex

Olivia de Havillandas Lady Penelope Gray

Donald Crispas Francis Bacon

Alan Haleas The Prince of Tyrone

Vincent Priceas Sir Walter Raleigh

Henry Stephensonas Lord Burghley

Henry Daniellas Sir Robert Cecil

James Stephensonas Sir Thomas Egerton

Nanette Fabrayas Mistress Margaret Radcliffe

Ralph Forbesas Lord Knollys

Robert Warwickas Lord Mountjoy

Leo G. Carrollas Sir Edward Coke

GB Guy Bellisas Lord Charles Howard (uncredited)

JD Jacob Danceas Essex's Soldier (uncredited)

Forrester Harveyas Bit Part (uncredited)

Holmes Herbertas Majordomo (uncredited)

I. Stanford Jolleyas Spectator Outside Whitehall Palace (uncredited)

Doris Lloydas Handmaiden (uncredited)

John Suttonas Capt. Armand of the Queen's Guard (uncredited)

Rosella Towneas Lady of the Court (uncredited)

Maris Wrixonas Lady of the Court (uncredited)