Private Lives Of Elizabeth And Essex
1939
Director Michael Curtiz's period drama frames the tumultuous affair between Queen Elizabeth I (Bette Davis) and the man who would be King of England... Read more
| Starring | Bette Davis, Bette Davis, Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland |
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| Director | Michael Curtiz |
| Genres | Action/Adventure |
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Private Lives Of Elizabeth And Essex
Director Michael Curtiz's period drama frames the tumultuous affair between Queen Elizabeth I (Bette Davis) and the man who would be King of England...
| Starring | Bette Davis, Bette Davis, Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland, Olivia De Havilland, Donald Crisp, Alan Hale |
|---|---|
| Director | Michael Curtiz |
| Studio | WATERFALL HOME DVD |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Action/Adventure |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | DVD: 05 Sep 2005 Production year: 1939 |
| Format | DVD |
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Unhistorical history given the grand treatment; a Hollywood picture book, not quite satisfying dramatically despite all the effort.
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4 out of 5 people found this review helpful
A lot of fun
Director Michael Curtiz's period drama frames the tumultuous affair between Queen Elizabeth I (Bette Davis) and the man who would be King of England.
It is fairly obvious from the start that Bette Davis did not want Errol Flynn as her partner/lover in this movie, and it is just as obvious that Jack Warner punished Olivia de Havilland for doing 'Gone With the Wind' by giving her what is really a minor role here. Davis has a great time over-acting while Flynn looks a bit out of place in this enjoyable romp which has no real resemblance to historical fact. The supporting cast all enter into the spirit of things, with Vincent Price playing Raleigh, and Donald Crisp, Alan Hale and Henry Daniell contributing. Well worth watching. -
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Tribute to Gone With The Wind star
- 03 Nov 2005
Olivia De Havilland, star of Gone With The Wind, is to be honoured with an Academy Tribute. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the body that hands out the Oscars, is to honour De Havilland, now 89 years old, with a special evening at the Samuel Goldwyn Theatre including clips from her best performances and discussion with colleagues from throughout her career. Her most famous role was in Gone With The Wind, alongside Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh, but she won her two Oscars for To... Read more
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Private Lives Of Elizabeth And Essex
Director Michael Curtiz's period drama frames the tumultuous affair between Queen Elizabeth I (Bette Davis) and the man who would be King of England......
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