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The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex (1939): movie guide
The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex (1939) is a Drama, History, Romance running about 106 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.4/10 from 105 votes. Notable cast includes Bette Davis, Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland, Donald Crisp. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1939-11-11
- Runtime: 106 min
- TMDB: 6.4/10
- Genres: Drama, History, Romance
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1939-11-11

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What is The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex about?
This period drama frames the tumultuous affair between Queen Elizabeth I and the man who would be King of England.
Cast highlights
The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex features Bette Davis, Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland, Donald Crisp, Alan Hale, Vincent Price. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1939-11-11. Runtime: 106 minutes. TMDB score: 6.4/10 (105 votes). Genres: Drama, History, Romance. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex?
- The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex is listed as Drama, History, Romance on TMDB.
- How long is The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex?
- The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex runs about 106 minutes.
- Who stars in The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex?
- Cast highlights include Bette Davis, Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland, Donald Crisp, Alan Hale, Vincent Price.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.








