The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex (1939): Cast
The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex is a 1939 romantic drama directed by Michael Curtiz, starring Errol Flynn as The Earl of Essex, Bette Davis and Vincent Price. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- Michael Curtiz
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex About?
The premise of The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex without spoilers.
In this lush period drama, the fierce devotion Elizabeth I feels for the charismatic Earl of Essex threatens to unravel the stability of her realm. Their passionate, volatile relationship is set against the intricate politics of Tudor England, as the queen grapples with love and power while Essex courts the throne.
The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- queen
- reference to shakespeare's richard ii
- queen elizabeth i character
- earl of essex character
- francis bacon character
- f rated
- character names in title
- sir water raleigh character
- psychotronic film
- man tied up
- men in tights
- period drama
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- 1590s
- 1600s
- based on a stage play
- encampment
- chess the game
- woman slaps a man
- hugging
- hand fan
- painting
- portrait painting
- flynn and de havilland
- davis and dehavilland
- curtiz and flynn
- curtiz and dehavilland
- curtiz and hale
- flynn and hale
- dehavilland and hale
- curtiz and davis
- flynn and davis
- throne
- earl
- ireland
- doomed love
- looking at oneself in a mirror
- british royal family
- death of title character
- begging on bended knees
- begging
- pleading
- axe
- cat
- kitten
- self sacrifice
- beheading
- chopping block
- prisoner
- prison
- kneeling
The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex Cast & Characters
Errol Flynn leads the cast as The Earl of Essex, with Bette Davis as Queen Elizabeth and Vincent Price as Sir Walter Raleigh. Directed by Michael Curtiz; 22 actors are credited in all.
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Director Michael Curtiz
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Errol Flynn as The Earl of Essex -
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Vincent Price as Sir Walter Raleigh -
Donald Crisp as Francis Bacon
Also Starring in The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex
· 18 more- Olivia de Havilland Lady Penelope Gray
- Henry Stephenson Lord Burghley
- Leo G. Carroll Sir Edward Coke
- Alan Hale The Prince of Tyrone
- Robert Warwick Lord Mountjoy
- Doris Lloyd Handmaiden (uncredited)
- Holmes Herbert Majordomo (uncredited)
- I. Stanford Jolley Spectator Outside Whitehall Palace (uncredited)
- Forrester Harvey Bit Part (uncredited)
- John Sutton Capt. Armand of the Queen's Guard (uncredited)
- Henry Daniell Sir Robert Cecil
- Ralph Forbes Lord Knollys
- Maris Wrixon Lady of the Court (uncredited)
- James Stephenson Sir Thomas Egerton
- Rosella Towne Lady of the Court (uncredited)
- Nanette Fabray Mistress Margaret Radcliffe
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- Guy Bellis Lord Charles Howard (uncredited)
- Jacob Dance Essex's Soldier (uncredited)
More from Michael Curtiz
More films directed by Michael Curtiz, best-rated first: Casablanca, Mildred Pierce, Captain Blood and Yankee Doodle Dandy.
The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “엘리자베스와 엑세스의 사생활” and “La Vie privée d'Élisabeth d'Angleterre”.
- Also known as
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- 엘리자베스와 엑세스의 사생활
- La Vie privée d'Élisabeth d'Angleterre
- Il conte di Essex
- Günstling einer Königin
- La vida privada de Elisabeth y Essex
- Szerelem és vérpad
- Частная жизнь Елизаветы и Эссекса
- Dronningens elsker
- Личния живот на Елизабет и Есекс
- Meu Reino Por um Amor
- 江山美人
- Mi reino por un amor
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- 더 프라이빗 라이브즈 오브 엘리자베스 앤드 에식스
- Prywatne życie Elżbiety i Essexa
- Elisabeth och Essex
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The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex?
The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex released?
The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex was released on September 27, 1939.
Who directed The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex?
The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex was directed by Michael Curtiz.
More films by Michael Curtiz Who is in the cast of The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex?
The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex stars Errol Flynn as The Earl of Essex, Bette Davis as Queen Elizabeth and Vincent Price as Sir Walter Raleigh, among 22 credited actors.
Does The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex have a post-credit scene?
No. The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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