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Release Year1934
Runtime1h 25m
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
GenresHistory
Votes6
DirectorHerbert Wilcox
WritersMiles Malleson
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsNell Gwyn
About 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.
Directed by Herbert Wilcox, Nell Gwyn leans on a strong ensemble — Anna Neagle, Cedric Hardwicke, Moore Marriott — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about history titles of 1934.
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