1939
·106m
The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex
Summary
This period drama frames the tumultuous affair between Queen Elizabeth I and the man who would be King of England.
Director
Michael Curtiz
Screenplay
Æneas MacKenzie
Screenplay
Norman Reilly Raine
Theatre Play
Maxwell Anderson
Reviews
Geronimo1967
June 22, 2022
Bette Davis; Errol Flynn some swash, buckle and a rousing Korngold score - what more could you want? This is a sumptuous costume drama based on the real life story of an elderly Queen Elizabeth's infatuation with the much younger and more reckless Earl of Essex. There is an engaging chemistry between them - though the script does rather drag at times; and the usual suspects in support - including Olivia de Havilland; Henry Stephenson, Henry Daniell & Donald Crisp keep the whole thing moving along nicely. This is also the first film in which I actually recall Vincent Price having a more substantial part in, too. Lots of theatrical licence taken with the actual turn of events, but hey - it is all good fun...
Media
Status:
Released
Original Language:
English
Budget:
$0.00
Revenue:
$0.00
