Movie Description
Nell Gwyn
(1934)Overview
King Charles II first meets Nell Gwyn after seeing her do a turn at Drury Lane. They soon become close, the King preferring her feisty irreverent company to that of the aristocratic French Duchess of Portsmouth. Nell becomes his most loyal subject, while ever-ready to take the Duchess down a peg. But the actress can never hope to be fully accepted by the King's circle despite his constant attentions.
Featured Crew
- Director : Herbert Wilcox
- Writer : Miles Malleson
- Cast : Anna Neagle,Cedric Hardwicke,Moore Marriott,Jeanne De Casalis,Muriel George,Helena Pickard,Dorothy Robinson,Esme Percy,Miles Malleson,Craighall Sherry,Lawrence Anderson,Laurence Baskcomb,O.B. Clarence,Roland Culver,Toni Edgar-Bruce,Polly Emery,Anthony Holles,Vi Kaley,Hay Petrie,Abraham Sofaer,Julie Suedo,Hugh E. Wright
Cast
Nell Gwyn
Charles II
Robin
Duchess of Portsmouth
Meg
Mrs. Pepys
Mrs. Knipp
Samuel Pepys
Chiffinch
Ben
Duke Of York
Minor role (uncredited)
Clockmaker
Bit Part (uncredited)
Minor role (uncredited)
Minor role (uncredited)
Actor At Drury Lane
Lady In Audience Who Thows Tomato At Nell (uncredited)
French Ambassador
(uncredited)
Hortense
(uncredited)
Posters
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Facts
Original TitleNell Gwyn
Status Released
Release Information
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1934-08-01
Original Language
Runtime 01h 25m
Production CompaniesBritish & Dominions Film Corporation,Herbert Wilcox Productions
Genres
- History
