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The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex
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The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex

Sat, Nov 11, 1939
  • Drama
  • History
  • Romance
Film · Synopsis

Synopsis

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

Trailer

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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasWed, Sep 27, 1939Beverly Hills, California
GB
  • In CinemasSat, Nov 11, 1939
DE
  • In CinemasFri, Nov 9, 1951
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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Bette Davis
    Bette Davis
    as Queen Elizabeth
  • Errol Flynn
    Errol Flynn
    as The Earl of Essex
  • Olivia de Havilland
    Olivia de Havilland
    as Lady Penelope Gray
  • Donald Crisp
    Donald Crisp
    as Francis Bacon
  • Alan Hale
    Alan Hale
    as The Prince of Tyrone
  • Vincent Price
    Vincent Price
    as Sir Walter Raleigh
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