The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex

The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex

Elizabeth I's love for the Earl of Essex threatens to destroy her kingdom.

6.3 /10 93 votes
November 11, 1939 1h 46m Released

Storyline

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

Key Information

Director Michael Curtiz
Writers Æneas MacKenzie, Norman Reilly Raine
Studio Warner Bros. Pictures
Rating 6.3/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

Bette Davis

Bette Davis

Queen Elizabeth

Errol Flynn

Errol Flynn

The Earl of Essex

Olivia de Havilland

Olivia de Havilland

Lady Penelope Gray

Donald Crisp

Donald Crisp

Francis Bacon

Alan Hale

Alan Hale

The Prince of Tyrone

Vincent Price

Vincent Price

Sir Walter Raleigh

Henry Stephenson

Henry Stephenson

Lord Burghley

Henry Daniell

Henry Daniell

Sir Robert Cecil

James Stephenson

James Stephenson

Sir Thomas Egerton

Nanette Fabray

Nanette Fabray

Mistress Margaret Radcliffe

Ralph Forbes

Ralph Forbes

Lord Knollys

Robert Warwick

Robert Warwick

Lord Mountjoy

Frequently Asked Questions

The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex was released on November 11, 1939.

The runtime of The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex is 1h 46m.

The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex is a Drama, History, Romance movie.

The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex has a rating of 6.3 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex was directed by Michael Curtiz.

The main cast of The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex includes Bette Davis, Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland.

The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex is originally in English.