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The Virgin Queen is a 1955 American DeLuxe Color historical drama film directed by Henry Koster and starring Bette Davis, Richard Todd and Joan Collins. Filmed in CinemaScope , it focuses on the relationship between Elizabeth I of England and Sir Walter Raleigh .
- $1.6 million
- Charles Brackett
The Virgin Queen: Directed by Henry Koster. With Bette Davis, Richard Todd, Joan Collins, Jay Robinson. Sir Walter Raleigh (Richard Todd) overcomes court intrigue to win favor with Queen Elizabeth I (Bette Davis) in order to get financing for a proposed voyage to the New World.
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- Biography, Drama, History
- Henry Koster
- 1955-07-22
Jan 14, 2023 · Publication date. 1955-07-22. Topics. the virgin queen, henry koster. Language. English. Sir Walter Raleigh (Richard Todd) overcomes court intrigue to win favor with Queen Elizabeth I (Bette Davis) in order to get financing for a proposed voyage to the New World. Addeddate.
- 92 min
The Virgin Queen was the first film made in Hollywood by Australian actor Rod Taylor, who had previously appeared in the 1955 Distributors Corp. of America production Long John Silver, which was shot entirely in Australia. The film was nominated for an Academy Award in the Costume Design (Color) category.
Synopsis. In 1581, as Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester travels to London, his carriage becomes mired in the mud. Leicester orders the occupants of a nearby inn to help him, but they refuse until one, Walter Raleigh, recognizes him and rallies his friends to free the carriage. When Raleigh introduces himself, Leicester, who was friends with ...
The Virgin Queen Released Jul 22, 1955 1h 32m History Drama List Reviews 65% Audience Score 1,000+ Ratings English explorer Sir Walter Raleigh (Richard Todd) wants to lead a seafaring expedition ...
- History, Drama
Harry Brown. Screenplay, Story. Henry Koster. Director. Mindret Lord. Screenplay. Sir Walter Raleigh overcomes court intrigue to win favor with the Queen in order to get financing for a proposed voyage to the New World.
