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The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex

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

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

19391h 46mNRDrama, History, Romance

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About The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex

Directors
Michael Curtiz
Cast
Bette Davis, Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland, Donald Crisp, Alan Hale, Vincent Price
Genres
Drama, History, Romance
Content rating
NR
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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