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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.
Box office. $4,095,000 [2] Young Bess is a 1953 Technicolor biographical film made by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer about the early life of Elizabeth I, from her turbulent childhood to the eve of her accession to the throne of England. It stars Jean Simmons as Elizabeth and Stewart Granger as Thomas Seymour, with Charles Laughton as Elizabeth's father ...
- $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.
Synopsis. At Hatfield House in England, in 1558, royal governess Mrs. Ashley tells steward Mr. Parry that word has come from London that their mistress Elizabeth's half-sister, Queen Mary, is on her deathbed. Ecstatic at the prospect of "Young Bess" inheriting the throne, the servants share a celebratory drink and recall Elizabeth's childhood ...
- George Sidney, George Rhein, Robert Saunders
- Jean Simmons
Young Bess - Full Cast & Crew. 1953; 1 hr 52 mins Drama NR Watchlist. Where to Watch. Prior to her ascension to the throne, Queen Elizabeth I of England is involved in courtly intrigue, as well as ...
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. Charles Laughton reprises his Academy Award®-winning ...
