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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Flora Robson | ... | Queen Elizabeth | |
| Raymond Massey | ... | Philip of Spain | |
| Leslie Banks | ... | Leicester | |
| Laurence Olivier | ... | Michael | |
| Vivien Leigh | ... | Cynthia | |
| Morton Selten | ... | Burleigh | |
| Tamara Desni | ... | Elena | |
| Lyn Harding | ... | Sir Richard | |
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George Thirlwell | ... | Gregory |
| Henry Oscar | ... | Spanish Ambassador | |
| Robert Rendel | ... | Don Miguel (as Robert Rendell) | |
| Robert Newton | ... | Don Pedro | |
| Donald Calthrop | ... | Don Escobal | |
| James Mason | ... | Vane | |
| Charles Carson | ... | Adm. Valdez | |
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Queen Elizabeth is running this show. The men in her court should be thinking about how to add to the glory of the Elizabethan Age and how to foil those pesky Spanish who got far too much influence in England when her older sister Mary was on the throne after their father Henry VIII was succeeded by their sickly half brother. Elizabeth thinks Michael Ingolby can do great things. Michael is mostly thinking about one of Elizabeth's ladies in waiting, Cynthia. Soon his mind is on survival when Elizabeth sends him on a voyage to Spain. Written by Dale O'Connor <daleoc@interaccess.com>
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queen elizabeth i | boat on fire | spanish history | european history | british history |Taglines:
. . . A truly brilliant producer brings you a thrilling tale of love and danger that will live in your memory as long as there is romance in your heart !Certificate:
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Country:
UKLanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
5 March 1937 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Eld över England See more »Filming Locations:
Denham Studios, Denham, Buckinghamshire, England, UKCompany Credits
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Mono (Western Electric Sound System Noiseless Wide Range Recording)Color:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1
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Queen Elizabeth I of England: If you use threats of that kind, I will chase you out of my kingdom.
Spanish Ambassador: But, your grace. You MUST listen.
Queen Elizabeth I of England: Must? Little man, little man, must is NOT a word to use to princes. Our council shall confer with you. Meanwhile, go home and be quiet!
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ITS KING PHILIP RULES BY FORCE AND FEAR
BUT SPANISH TYRANNY IS CHALLENGED BY THE FREE PEOPLE OF A LITTLE ISLAND
ENGLAND
EVERYWHERE ENGLISH TRADERS APPEAR ENGLISH SEAMEN THREATEN SPANISH SUPREMACY
A WOMAN GUIDES AND INSPIRES THEM ELIZABETH THE QUEEN. See more »
(uncredited)
Sixteenth century English ballad by Henry Morley
Sung by Vivien Leigh
Reprised by Laurence Olivier and Tamara Desni
Reprised by Laurence Olivier at the Spanish court
Played as background music often
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This is the first of three films that paired Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh. The other two are 21 Days Together (1940) and That Hamilton Woman (1941). See more »Goofs
Cynthia is admonished by the Queen when she tries to fit the Queen's foot into the wrong shoe. Shoes made for the left foot and the right foot were not introduced in England until the 1860's. See more »Quotes
Spanish Ambassador: If your majesty will not hear words, we must come to cannon and see if you will hear them.Queen Elizabeth I of England: If you use threats of that kind, I will chase you out of my kingdom.
Spanish Ambassador: But, your grace. You MUST listen.
Queen Elizabeth I of England: Must? Little man, little man, must is NOT a word to use to princes. Our council shall confer with you. Meanwhile, go home and be quiet!
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Crazy Credits
Opening credits prologue: IN 1587 SPAIN POWERFUL IN THE OLD WORLD MASTER IN THE NEWITS KING PHILIP RULES BY FORCE AND FEAR
BUT SPANISH TYRANNY IS CHALLENGED BY THE FREE PEOPLE OF A LITTLE ISLAND
ENGLAND
EVERYWHERE ENGLISH TRADERS APPEAR ENGLISH SEAMEN THREATEN SPANISH SUPREMACY
A WOMAN GUIDES AND INSPIRES THEM ELIZABETH THE QUEEN. See more »
Soundtracks
The Spanish Lady's Love(uncredited)
Sixteenth century English ballad by Henry Morley
Sung by Vivien Leigh
Reprised by Laurence Olivier and Tamara Desni
Reprised by Laurence Olivier at the Spanish court
Played as background music often
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This enjoyable historical drama is particularly notable for the fine cast headed by Laurence Olivier, Vivien Leigh, and Raymond Massey. The period atmosphere works well, and the setting, against the background of the 16th century struggles between England and Spain, is an interesting one.
The story does a solid job of working the historical setting into a romance between Olivier's and Leigh's characters, setting up some interesting possibilities. Those two work well together - Leigh is a natural in her role, and it's an interesting change of pace for Olivier, from his Shakespeare roles and the like. Massey adds considerable interest and energy as the kind of heavy that he played so well his very voice seems appropriate. Flora Robson is very well suited to the role of Queen Elizabeth. Tamara Desni and Leslie Banks also do well in their roles.
The plot creates good moments of drama, romance, and action, along with some good cat- and-mouse games between the characters. It builds to a good climax and, if it occasionally stretches plausibility, it easily holds your interest all the way through. Overall, it's pretty good and well worth seeing.