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The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex poster
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MASTER SCORE 74.3 / 100
1939·Biography / Drama / History·1h 46m

THE PRIVATE LIVES OF ELIZABETH AND ESSEX

“Elizabeth I's love for the Earl of Essex threatens to destroy her kingdom.”

This period drama frames the tumultuous affair between Queen Elizabeth I and the man who would be King of England.

Above the Line
Michael Curtiz·DirectorÆneas MacKenzie·ScreenplayNorman Reilly Raine·ScreenplaySol Polito·Director of PhotographyErich Wolfgang Korngold·Original Music ComposerOwen Marks·Editor
Cast
Bette Davis·Queen ElizabethErrol Flynn·The Earl of EssexOlivia de Havilland·Lady Penelope GrayDonald Crisp·Francis BaconAlan Hale·The Prince of TyroneVincent Price·Sir Walter RaleighHenry Stephenson·Lord BurghleyHenry Daniell·Sir Robert CecilJames Stephenson·Sir Thomas EgertonNanette Fabray·Mistress Margaret Radcliffe
Full Crew
(22 credits)
Directing· 2
Michael Curtiz·DirectorSherry Shourds·Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Æneas MacKenzie·ScreenplayNorman Reilly Raine·ScreenplayMaxwell Anderson·Theatre Play
Camera· 1
Sol Polito·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Owen Marks·Editor
Sound & Music· 5
Erich Wolfgang Korngold·Original Music ComposerLeo F. Forbstein·Music DirectorHugo Friedhofer·OrchestratorMilan Roder·OrchestratorC.A. Riggs·Sound
Art & Design· 4
Anton Grot·Art DirectionOrry-Kelly·Costume DesignW. Howard Greene·Assistant Director of PhotographyPerc Westmore·Makeup Artist
Production· 3
Hal B. Wallis·Executive ProducerJack L. Warner·Executive In Charge Of ProductionRobert Lord·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 3
Hans F. Koenekamp·Special EffectsByron Haskin·Special EffectsAli Hubert·Technical Advisor
By the Numbers
74.3
OF 100
Master Score
7.0
OF 10
IMDb
71%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
5 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Dramatic, Historical, Romantic
Composition
Centered
Era
1930s
Visual Style
Illustrated

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Key Elements
CrownPearl NecklaceArmorHorsesFlags
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Fantasy
Design Score
7/10
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