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The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex (1939)

The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex (1939)

David R. George III
Quick Takes

Historical tale of older Queen Elizabeth’s relationship with the younger Earl of Essex. Fine performances highlight this story of age and power, ego and responsibility.

***½ (out of *****)

©2023 David R. George III

1939 • 1 HOUR, 46 MINUTES
WARNER BROS.

STARRING
• BETTE DAVIS, ERROL FLYNN

ALSO STARRING
• OLIVIA DE HAVILLAND, DONALD CRISP, ALAN HALE, VINCENT PRICE, HENRY STEPHENSON

WRITTEN BY
• NORMAN REILLY RAINE AND AENEAS MACKENZIE (SCREENPLAY BY)
• MAXWELL ANDERSON (FROM THE STAGE PLAY ELIZABETH THE QUEEN BY)

DIRECTED BY
• MICHAEL CURTIZ

1939 ACADEMY AWARD NOMINATIONS (5)
• BEST ART DIRECTION (LOST TO GONE WITH THE WIND)
• BEST COLOR CINEMATOGRAPHY (LOST TO GONE WITH THE WIND)
• BEST ORIGINAL SCORE (LOST TO STAGECOACH)
• BEST SOUND RECORDING (LOST TO WHEN TOMORROW COMES)
• BEST SPECIAL EFFECTS (LOST TO THE RAINS CAME

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