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Sarah Bernhardt
Queen Elizabeth I
Lou Tellegen
Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex
Max Maxudian
Howard, Earl of Nottingham (as Maxudian)
Nita Romani
Arabella, the Countess of Nottingham (as Mlle. Romani)
Jean Angelo
Seymour
Jean Chameroy
Lord Bacon (as Harmeroy)
Albert Decoeur
Sir Francis Drake (as Decoeur)
Georges Deneubourg
Biron
Marie-Louise Derval
Lady Howard
Henri Desfontaines
Guy Favières
Worcester
Paul Guidé
Shakespeare
Paul Laurent
Jacques Stuart
Jane Maylianes
Lady Southwell
Suzanne Seylor
Lady Russell
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Louis Mercanton, Henri Desfontaines
- Screenplay & Story
- Émile Moreau
- Original Score
- Joseph Carl Breil
- Original Title
- Les amours de la reine Élisabeth
- Country of Origin
- France, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Pathé Frères, L’Histrionic Film, Famous Players Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louis Mercanton, Henri Desfontaines
Émile Moreau
Joseph Carl Breil
Clément Maurice
Department Leadership Roster
Louis Mercanton
Director
Henri Desfontaines
Director
Joseph Carl Breil
Original Music Composer
Clément Maurice
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Queen Elizabeth
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Queen Elizabeth about?
Episodes from the life of Elizabeth I, Queen of England (1533-1603), focusing on her ill-fated love affair with Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex.
Who directed Queen Elizabeth?
Queen Elizabeth was directed by Louis Mercanton, Henri Desfontaines.
Who stars in Queen Elizabeth?
The principal cast of Queen Elizabeth includes Sarah Bernhardt, Lou Tellegen, Max Maxudian, Nita Romani, Jean Angelo.
When was Queen Elizabeth released and how long is it?
Queen Elizabeth was released in 1912 with a total runtime of 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Queen Elizabeth?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Queen Elizabeth was composed by Joseph Carl Breil.