The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex

1939 · 106 MIN · IMDB 7.0 · 6,347 VOTES · DIR. Michael Curtiz

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Overview

This period drama frames the tumultuous affair between Queen Elizabeth I and the man who would be King of England.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,463 lines

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00:02:17 There he is!
00:07:54 ...lies beneath the waters of Cádiz Harbor, sunk by the Spaniards themselves.
00:12:34 As for asking her pardon, why should I ask pardon for receiving an insult?"
00:17:01 Which you probably will not take.
00:22:50 Take them down!
00:27:11 ...she must give up all that a woman holds most dear.
00:31:48 One moment.
00:35:33 Even in my retreat, news came of that silver armor of yours.
00:38:46 But if we were lovers, you might. So thank your lucky stars we're not.
00:43:05 Yes, dear, but...
00:46:58 You'd have to say that, wouldn't you?
00:50:22 Sir Walter told me before the meeting that he'd go if Your Majesty wished.
00:53:32 Ireland's been fatal to every commander who risked his fortune there.
00:58:29 - No letter from Her Majesty? - That's all Cecil gave.
01:01:43 I am a man of sense.
01:05:07 Night after night, pacing my room.
01:10:35 Am I a fool to believe that if I destroyed you, I'd destroy England?
01:15:16 With your gracious permission, I will not.
01:19:08 No men, no arms, no food. Nothing.
01:22:36 Something I can't explain.
01:26:17 Dismiss the troops.
01:32:18 You poor child.
01:36:12 Penelope...
01:40:23 ...it's best I leave.

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,463
Dialogue density13.8 lines / min
First line00:02:17
Final line01:40:23

Production Record

DirectorMichael Curtiz
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes6,347