The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex

The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex 7.1
  • Genre: Plot
  • Premiere: 1939
  • Running time: 1h 46m
  • Country: USA

After defeating the Spanish army, Robert (Errol Flynn Errol Flynn) returns to England in high spirits under the spotlight. At this time, Queen Elizabeth (Betty Davis Bette Davis) is middle-aged, but she still exudes the charm that five people can resist, making Robert bow down at her feet. Although Elizabeth liked the sturdy young man in front of her, she set a trap for the sake of her reputation. Queen Elizabeth sent Robert to Ireland for an uphill battle, which she knew was doomed. Sure enough, Robert returned from a dusty defeat, and then he offered to marry Elizabeth and share the throne. The clever and cunning Elizabeth knew that if Robert ascended the throne, it would have disastrous consequences for the country.