Nell Gwyn (1934)

6.7/10 85 min History

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.

Cast

Anna Neagle

Nell Gwyn

Cedric Hardwicke

Charles II

Moore Marriott

Robin

Jeanne De Casalis

Duchess of Portsmouth

Muriel George

Meg

Helena Pickard

Mrs. Pepys

Esme Percy

Samuel Pepys

Miles Malleson

Chiffinch

Craighall Sherry

Ben

Lawrence Anderson

Duke Of York

O.B. Clarence

Clockmaker

Roland Culver

Bit Part (uncredited)

Toni Edgar-Bruce

Minor role (uncredited)

Vi Kaley

Lady In Audience Who Thows Tomato At Nell (uncredited)

Hay Petrie

French Ambassador

Abraham Sofaer

(uncredited)

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