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29 May 1953 (USA) morePlot:
Chronicles the life of queen Elizabeth I, before she became the queen of England. Apart from taking part in the court intrigues... more | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 1 win & 1 nomination moreUser Comments:
a great love story. moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Jean Simmons | ... | Young Bess (Queen Elizabeth I) | |
| Stewart Granger | ... | Thomas Seymour | |
| Deborah Kerr | ... | Catherine Parr | |
| Charles Laughton | ... | King Henry VIII | |
| Kay Walsh | ... | Mrs. Ashley | |
| Guy Rolfe | ... | Ned Seymour | |
| Kathleen Byron | ... | Ann Seymour | |
| Cecil Kellaway | ... | Mr. Parry | |
| Rex Thompson | ... | Prince Edward / King Edward VI | |
| Robert Arthur | ... | Barnaby | |
| Leo G. Carroll | ... | Mr. Mums | |
| Norma Varden | ... | Lady Tyrwhitt | |
| Alan Napier | ... | Robert Tyrwhitt | |
| Noreen Corcoran | ... | Bess as a child | |
| Ivan Triesault | ... | Danish Envoy |
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112 minCountry:
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1.37 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Sound System)Fun Stuff
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Cast as on-screen lovers Young Bess (Queen Elizabeth I) and Sir Thomas Seymour, in real life Jean Simmons and Stewart Granger were married to each other when this movie was filmed. moreGoofs:
Revealing mistakes: In the shot showing Elizabeth leaving Whitehall after Edward becomes king, her carriage becomes transparent (due to the matte painting of trees and sky behind it). moreQuotes:
Ann Seymour: Do not attempt to confuse me by using words beyond my understanding.Queen Elizabeth I: I am sorry, madame, but they are difficult to avoid.
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Never mind about the historical accuracy, the movie is very enjoyable as a great love story. It is well written and elegantly portrayed by a good assemble of actors. Simmons is excellent as Young Bess, a smart and strong minded princess growing from adolescence into young womanhood, falling for a much older heroic Admiral, attracting his love from his beautiful and tender loving wife. Granger is a great match as Simmon's lover, the arrogant adventurous war hero, also the loving husband of the more classical beauty Kerr. The love triangle between the three is convincing and moving, and its tragic end is heart broken.
The costume is wonderful, especially of Granger's.