Nell Gwyn

King Charles II first meets Nell Gwyn after seeing her do a turn at Drury Lane. They soon become close, the King preferring her feisty irreverent company to that of the aristocratic French Duchess of Portsmouth. Nell becomes his most loyal subject, while ever-ready to take the Duchess down a peg. But the actress can never hope to be fully accepted by the King's circle despite his constant attentions.

History

Anna Neagle

(Nell Gwyn)

Cedric Hardwicke

(Charles II)

Moore Marriott

(Robin)

Jeanne De Casalis

(Duchess of Portsmouth)

Muriel George

(Meg)

Helena Pickard

(Mrs. Pepys)

Dorothy Robinson

(Mrs. Knipp)

Esme Percy

(Samuel Pepys)

Miles Malleson

(Chiffinch)

Craighall Sherry

(Ben)

Lawrence Anderson

(Duke Of York)

Laurence Baskcomb

(Minor role (uncredited))

O.B. Clarence

(Clockmaker)

Roland Culver

(Bit Part (uncredited))

Toni Edgar-Bruce

(Minor role (uncredited))

Polly Emery

(Minor role (uncredited))

Anthony Holles

(Actor At Drury Lane)

Vi Kaley

(Lady In Audience Who Thows Tomato At Nell (uncredited))

Hay Petrie

(French Ambassador)

Abraham Sofaer

((uncredited))

Julie Suedo

(Hortense)

Hugh E. Wright

((uncredited))