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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.”

1939 · 1 h 46 min
Directed by Michael Curtiz
BiographyDramaHistoryRomance

Cast

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Plot

Queen Elizabeth I's tumultuous romance with the Earl of Essex ends in tragedy.

Sinekatalog’s take

Michael Curtiz's Technicolor drama is lavish and stagey, with Bette Davis and Errol Flynn.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Ratings

IMDb: 7.0 / 10 (6,760 votes)
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