Nell Gwyn

Overview

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.

Directed by Herbert Wilcox

Top cast

Anna Neagle

Nell Gwyn

Cedric Hardwicke

Charles II

Moore Marriott

Robin

Jeanne De Casalis

Duchess of Portsmouth

M

Muriel George

Meg

Helena Pickard

Mrs. Pepys

D

Dorothy Robinson

Mrs. Knipp

Esme Percy

Samuel Pepys

M

Miles Malleson

Chiffinch

Craighall Sherry

Ben

Lawrence Anderson

Duke Of York

L

Laurence Baskcomb

Minor role (uncredited)

O.B. Clarence

Clockmaker

Roland Culver

Bit Part (uncredited)

Toni Edgar-Bruce

Minor role (uncredited)

P

Polly Emery

Minor role (uncredited)

A

Anthony Holles

Actor At Drury Lane

Vi Kaley

Lady In Audience Who Thows Tomato At Nell (uncredited)

Hay Petrie

French Ambassador

Abraham Sofaer

(uncredited)

Details