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.
Fun facts
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Setting
Set in London
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Music
Music by Philip Braham
Details
- Director
- Writer
- Miles MallesonWriter
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- August 1, 1934
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United Kingdom
Cast
Anna NeagleNell Gwyn
Cedric HardwickeCharles II
Moore MarriottRobin
Jeanne De CasalisDuchess of Portsmouth- Muriel GeorgeMeg
Helena PickardMrs. Pepys- Dorothy RobinsonMrs. Knipp
Esme PercySamuel Pepys
Miles MallesonChiffinch
Craighall SherryBen
Lawrence AndersonDuke Of York- Laurence BaskcombMinor role (uncredited)
O.B. ClarenceClockmaker
Roland CulverBit Part (uncredited)
Toni Edgar-BruceMinor role (uncredited)- Polly EmeryMinor role (uncredited)
- Anthony HollesActor At Drury Lane
Vi KaleyLady In Audience Who Thows Tomato At Nell (uncredited)
Hay PetrieFrench Ambassador
Abraham Sofaer(uncredited)
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