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...
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| Anna Neagle | ... |
Nell Gwyn
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| Cedric Hardwicke | ... |
Charles II
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| Jeanne De Casalis | ... |
Duchess of Portsmouth
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| Muriel George | ... |
Meg
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Helena Pickard | ... |
Mrs. Pepys
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Dorothy Robinson | ... |
Mrs. Knipp
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| Esme Percy | ... |
Samuel Pepys
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| Miles Malleson | ... |
Chiffinch
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| Moore Marriott | ... |
Robin
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Craighall Sherry | ... |
Ben
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| Lawrence Anderson | ... |
Duke Of York
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Laurence Baskcomb | ... |
Minor role (uncredited)
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| O.B. Clarence | ... |
Clockmaker (uncredited)
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| Roland Culver | ... |
Bit Part (uncredited)
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Toni Edgar-Bruce | ... |
Minor role (uncredited)
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Polly Emery | ... |
Minor role (uncredited)
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Anthony Holles | ... |
Actor At Drury Lane (uncredited)
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| Vi Kaley | ... |
Lady In Audience Who Thows Tomato At Nell (uncredited)
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| Hay Petrie | ... |
French Ambassador (uncredited)
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| Abraham Sofaer | ... |
(uncredited)
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Julie Suedo | ... |
Hortense (uncredited)
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Hugh E. Wright | ... |
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Directed by
| Herbert Wilcox | ||
Written by
| Miles Malleson | ... | () |
Produced by
| Herbert Wilcox | ... | producer |
Music by
| Philip Braham | ||
Cinematography by
| Freddie Young | ... | (as F.A. Young) |
Film Editing by
| Merrill G. White | ||
Art Direction by
| Lawrence P. Williams | ... | (as L.P. Williams) |
Costume Design by
| Doris Zinkeisen | ||
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Tom White | ... | assistant director |
Sound Department
| L.E. Overton | ... | sound recordist |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Gilbert Taylor | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Tom Heslewood | ... | historical advisor |
Production Companies
Distributors
- United Artists (1934) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1935) (United States) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1935) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Kommunenes Filmcentral (KF) (1935) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Equity British Films (1948) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (re-release)
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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. Written by Jeremy Perkins {J-26} |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | When the movie was presented to the American censors, they asked for 35 cuts, and suggested a "moral" ending with Nell marrying the King! See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Shepperton Babylon (2005). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Merrymakers Dance See more » |
| Crazy Credits | DIALOGUE: King Charles II Nell Gwynn Samuel Pepys ADDITIONAL DIALOGUE: Miles Malleson See more » |