The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex
Movie
1939
1 HOUR 46 MINS
Historical drama
Portrays the tumultuous romantic and political relationship between Queen Elizabeth I of England and the Earl of Essex, set against the backdrop of power struggles and court intrigue in the late 16th century.
Cast & Crew
Bette Davis Queen Elizabeth
Errol Flynn Earl of Essex
Olivia de Havilland Lady Penelope Gray
Donald Crisp Francis Bacon
Alan Hale Earl of Tyrone
Vincent Price Sir Walter Raleigh
Henry Stephenson Lord Burghley
Nanette Fabares Mistress Margaret Radcliffe
Ralph Forbes Lord Knollys
Guy Bellis Lord Charles Howard (uncredited)
Robert Warwick Lord Mountjoy
Leo G. Carroll Sir Edward Coke
Forrester Harvey Bit Part (uncredited)
Doris Lloyd Handmaiden (uncredited)
Maris Wrixon Lady of the Court (uncredited)
Rosella Towne Lady of the Court (uncredited)
John Sutton Capt. Armand of the Queen's Guard (uncredited)
I. Stanford Jolley Spectator Outside Whitehall Palace (uncredited)
Michael Curtiz Director
Hal B. Wallis Producer
Norman Reilly Raine Screenwriter
Æneas MacKenzie Screenwriter
Erich Wolfgang Korngold Original Music
Sol Polito Cinematography
Owen Marks Film Editing
Anton Grot Art Director
Orry-Kelly Costume Design
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