Young Bess (1953)
Young Bess is a 1953 drama movie directed by George Sidney, with a running time of 1h 52m. It stars Jean Simmons, Stewart Granger and Deborah Kerr.
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* role as her formidable father Henry VIII. Deborah Kerr plays her last stepmother (and Henry's last of six wives), gentle Catherine Parr. And Simmons' then real-life husband, Stewart Granger, adds heroics as Lord Admiral Thomas Seymour. In a resplendent world of adventure, romance and court intrigue, Young Bess reigns.
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What is Young Bess about?
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* role as her formidable father Henry VIII. Deborah Kerr plays her last stepmother (and Henry's last of six wives), gentle Catherine Parr. And Simmons' then real-life husband, Stewart Granger, adds heroics as Lord Admiral Thomas Seymour. In a resplendent world of adventure, romance and court intrigue, Young Bess reigns.
When was Young Bess released?
Young Bess was released on 29 May 1953.
How long is Young Bess?
Young Bess runs 1h 52m.
Who made Young Bess?
Young Bess was directed by George Sidney.
Where can I watch Young Bess?
Young Bess is available on HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel.
Where to watch Young Bess
Stream: HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel
Cast
- Jean Simmons as Young Bess (Queen 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 Ned Seymour
- Kathleen Byron as Ann Seymour
- Cecil Kellaway as Mr. Parry
- Rex Thompson as Prince Edward / King Edward VI
- Robert Arthur as Barnaby
- Leo G. Carroll as Mr. Mums
- Norma Varden as Lady Tyrwhitt