Jean Simmons
Young Bess
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Find out who played Young Bess, the historical figure of Queen Elizabeth I, in the 1953 film adaptation of Margaret Irwin's novel. See the full cast and crew list, including Jean Simmons, Stewart Granger, Deborah Kerr, Charles Laughton and more.
Jean Simmons as Young Bess (Elizabeth I) Stewart Granger as Thomas Seymour; Deborah Kerr as Catherine Parr; Charles Laughton as King Henry VIII; Kay Walsh as Mrs. Ashley; Guy Rolfe as Edward "Ned" Seymour; Kathleen Byron as Anne Seymour, Ned's wife; Cecil Kellaway as Mr. Parry; Rex Thompson as Prince Edward / King Edward VI
- $2,423,000
- Sidney Franklin
Young Bess: Directed by George Sidney. With Jean Simmons, Stewart Granger, Deborah Kerr, Charles Laughton. The early life of Elizabeth I, from her childhood until her accession to the throne of England in 1558.
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- Biography, Drama, Romance
- George Sidney
- 1953-05-29
Find out who played Young Bess, the young version of Queen Elizabeth I, in the 1953 historical drama film directed by George Sidney. See the full list of actors, actresses, directors, writers, and other crew members who worked on the film.
Deborah Kerr. Catherine [Parr] Charles Laughton. King Henry [VIII] Kay Walsh. Mrs. Ashley. Guy Rolfe. Ned Seymour. Photos & Videos. View All. Young Bess (1953) -- (Movie Clip) -- You'd Shape The World. Michael Feinstein Intro -- Young Bess (1953) Young Bess - (Original Trailer) Young Bess (1953) -- (Movie Clip) -- Ships Make History!
- George Sidney, George Rhein, Robert Saunders
- Jean Simmons
Margaret Irwin. Actor. 35 Credits. Jean Simmons. Young Bess (Queen Elizabeth I) Stewart Granger. Thomas Seymour. Deborah Kerr. Catherine Parr. Charles Laughton. King Henry VIII. Kay Walsh. Mrs....
The mother died under the executioner's axe; the daughter rose to become England's greatest monarch -- the brilliant and cunning Queen Elizabeth I. Jean Simmons portrays young Bess in this rich tapestry of a film that traces the tumultuous, danger-fraught years from Elizabeth's birth to her unexpected ascension to the throne at a mere 25.
