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.
Cast
Anna Neagle
Nell Gwyn
Cedric Hardwicke
Charles II
Moore Marriott
Robin
Jeanne De Casalis
Duchess of Portsmouth
Muriel George
Meg
Helena Pickard
Mrs. Pepys
Dorothy Robinson
Mrs. Knipp
Esme Percy
Samuel Pepys
Miles Malleson
Chiffinch
Craighall Sherry
Ben
Lawrence Anderson
Duke Of York
Laurence Baskcomb
Minor role (uncredited)
O.B. Clarence
Clockmaker
Roland Culver
Bit Part (uncredited)
Toni Edgar-Bruce
Minor role (uncredited)
Polly Emery
Minor role (uncredited)
Anthony Holles
Actor At Drury Lane
Vi Kaley
Lady In Audience Who Thows Tomato At Nell (uncredited)
Hay Petrie
French Ambassador
Abraham Sofaer
(uncredited)
Julie Suedo
Hortense
Hugh E. Wright
(uncredited)
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