The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex (1939)

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.

Genres: Drama, History, Romance

Stars: Bette Davis, Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland, Donald Crisp, Alan Hale

Release Date: 1939-11-11

Country: United States of America

Ratings: 6.3 / 10 (90 votes)

Runtime: 106 mins