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1939106 minDrama, History, Romance

The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex

Is The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex a Hit or Flop?

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Is The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex worth watching? With a rating of 6.3/10, this Drama, History, Romance film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex Synopsis

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

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Top Cast

Bette Davis
Bette DavisQueen Elizabeth
Errol Flynn
Errol FlynnThe Earl of Essex
Olivia de Havilland
Olivia de HavillandLady Penelope Gray
Donald Crisp
Donald CrispFrancis Bacon
Alan Hale
Alan HaleThe Prince of Tyrone
Vincent Price
Vincent PriceSir Walter Raleigh
Henry Stephenson
Henry StephensonLord Burghley
Henry Daniell
Henry DaniellSir Robert Cecil
James Stephenson
James StephensonSir Thomas Egerton
Nanette Fabray
Nanette FabrayMistress Margaret Radcliffe

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Is The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex worth watching?

The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex has received mixed reviews with a 6.3/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Drama, History, Romance movies.

Is The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex hit or flop?

The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex has received average ratings (6.3/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex?

The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex is a Drama, History, Romance movie that This period drama frames the tumultuous affair between Queen Elizabeth I and the man who would be King of England....

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Critic Reviews

CinemaSerfJun 22, 2022
★ 8

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...