Mistress Nell (1915)
Overview
Nell Gwyn and King Charles II fall in love after meeting at a fox hunt. Nell soon learns the jealous Duchess of Portsmouth is a spy and conspiring with the Duke of Buckingham to place Charles at the mercy of the King of France. Nell boldly disguises herself as a fashionable young blade and wins the confidence of the Duchess. Now entrusted with the delivery of important documents, she makes sure they go to the King of England rather than the King of France.
Cast
Mary Pickford
Nell Gwyn
Owen Moore
King Charles II
Arthur Hoops
Duke of Buckingham
Ruby Hoffman
Louise, Duchess of Portsmouth
J. Albert Hall
Hayward Mack
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