Nell Gwyn(1934)
Nell Gwyn 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.
Nell Gwyn (1934) is a history film directed by Herbert Wilcox, released on August 1, 1934 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Anna Neagle, Cedric Hardwicke, Moore Marriott and Jeanne De Casalis. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Herbert Wilcox
- Writers:
- Miles Malleson
- Production:
- British & Dominions Film Corporation, Herbert Wilcox Productions
- Status:
- Released
Nell Gwyn Cast & Crew
Main cast
Anna Neagle
as Nell Gwyn
Cedric Hardwicke
as Charles II
Moore Marriott
as Robin
Jeanne De Casalis
as Duchess of Portsmouth
- Muriel George
Muriel George
as Meg
Helena Pickard
as Mrs. Pepys
- Dorothy Robinson
Dorothy Robinson
as Mrs. Knipp
Esme Percy
as Samuel Pepys
Miles Malleson
as Chiffinch
Craighall Sherry
as Ben
Lawrence Anderson
as Duke Of York
- Laurence Baskcomb
Laurence Baskcomb
as Minor role (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Herbert Wilcox, written by Miles Malleson.
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Nell Gwyn Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 6 ratings.
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Nell Gwyn – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Nell Gwyn online?
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Nell Gwyn (1934) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Nell Gwyn?
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The main cast of Nell Gwyn (1934) includes Anna Neagle, Cedric Hardwicke, Moore Marriott, Jeanne De Casalis and Muriel George. The film was directed by Herbert Wilcox. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Nell Gwyn released?
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Nell Gwyn was released on August 1, 1934 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Nell Gwyn worth watching?
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Nell Gwyn (1934) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.