Nell Gwyn (1934)
1h 25m
Running Time
August 1, 1934Release Date
Plot.
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.
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Cast & Crew.
Anna Neagle
Nell Gwyn
Moore Marriott
Robin
Cedric Hardwicke
Charles II
Jeanne De Casalis
Duchess of Portsmouth
Muriel George
Meg
Helena Pickard
Mrs. Pepys
Herbert Wilcox
Director
Dorothy Robinson
Mrs. Knipp
Miles Malleson
Writer
Philip Braham
Composer
Esme Percy
Samuel Pepys
Freddie Young
Cinematographer
Merrill G. White
Editor
Craighall Sherry
Ben
Lawrence Anderson
Duke Of York
Laurence Baskcomb
Minor role (uncredited)
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Nell Gwyn is a 1934 British historical drama film directed by Herbert Wilcox and starring Anna Neagle, Cedric Hardwicke, Jeanne de Casalis, Miles Malleson and Moore Marriott. The film portrays the historical romance between Charles II of England and the actress Nell Gwyn. In the opening credits, the dialogue is credited to "King Charles II, Samuel Pepys and Nell Gwyn" with additional dialogue by Miles Malleson. It was also released as Mistress Nell Gwyn.