Nell Gwyn

Nell Gwyn

85 mins | History | Aug. 1, 1934

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.

Nell Gwyn

85 mins | History | Aug. 1, 1934

Nell Gwyn
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.
IMDb rating 6.2
Producers Herbert Wilcox Productions, British & Dominions Film Corporation
Original title Nell Gwyn
Directors Herbert Wilcox
Writers Miles Malleson

Cast

Anna Neagle

as Nell Gwyn

Cedric Hardwicke

as Charles II

Moore Marriott

as Robin

Jeanne De Casalis

as Duchess of Portsmouth

Muriel George

as Meg

Helena Pickard

as Mrs. Pepys

Dorothy Robinson

as Mrs. Knipp

Esme Percy

as Samuel Pepys

Miles Malleson

as Chiffinch

Lawrence Anderson

as Duke Of York

Laurence Baskcomb

as Minor role (uncredited)

O.B. Clarence

as Clockmaker

Roland Culver

as Bit Part (uncredited)

Toni Edgar-Bruce

as Minor role (uncredited)

Polly Emery

as Minor role (uncredited)

Anthony Holles

as Actor At Drury Lane

Vi Kaley

as Lady In Audience Who Thows Tomato At Nell (uncredited)

Hay Petrie

as French Ambassador

Abraham Sofaer

as (uncredited)

Julie Suedo

as Hortense

Hugh E. Wright

as (uncredited)