Nell Gwyn

The read

It runs a compact 1h 25m.

Synopsis

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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Key crew

• Herbert WilcoxDirector
• Miles MallesonWriter

Cast

• Anna NeagleNell Gwyn
• Cedric HardwickeCharles II
• Moore MarriottRobin
• Jeanne De CasalisDuchess of Portsmouth
• Muriel GeorgeMeg
• Helena PickardMrs. Pepys
• Dorothy RobinsonMrs. Knipp
• Esme PercySamuel Pepys
• Miles MallesonChiffinch
• Craighall SherryBen
• Lawrence AndersonDuke Of York
• Laurence BaskcombMinor role (uncredited)

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