The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex

(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
GBGuy Bellisas Lord Charles Howard (uncredited)
JDJacob 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)