Nell Gwyn
Synopsis
An actress becomes the king's mistress and persuades him to convert the palace to a serviceman's home.
Top Cast
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Dorothy Gish
Nell Gwyn
Randle Ayrton
Charles II
Juliette Compton
Lady Castlemaine
Sydney Fairbrother
Mrs. Gwyn
Donald Macardle
Duke of Monmouth
Johnny Butt
Samuel Pepys
Gibb McLaughlin
Duke of York
Judd Green
Toby Clinker
Edward Sorley
Dickon
Forrester Harvey
Charles Hart
Fred Rains
Earl of Shaftesbury
Rolf Leslie
Evelyn
Aubrey Fitzgerald
Tom Killigrew
Tom Coventry
Innkeeper
Booth Conway
Messenger
Dorinea Shirley
Maid
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 18, 1926
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert Wilcox
- Screenplay & Story
- Herbert Wilcox, Marjorie Bowen
- Original Title
- Nell Gwyn
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- W.M. Productions, British National Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert Wilcox
Herbert Wilcox, Marjorie Bowen
Roy F. Overbaugh
J.W. McConaughty
Herbert Wilcox
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert Wilcox
Director
Roy F. Overbaugh
Director of Photography
Herbert Wilcox
Producer
Herbert Wilcox
Writer
J.W. McConaughty
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nell Gwyn
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Nell Gwyn about?
An actress becomes the king's mistress and persuades him to convert the palace to a serviceman's home.
Who directed Nell Gwyn?
Nell Gwyn was directed by Herbert Wilcox.
Who stars in Nell Gwyn?
The principal cast of Nell Gwyn includes Dorothy Gish, Randle Ayrton, Juliette Compton, Sydney Fairbrother, Donald Macardle.
When was Nell Gwyn released and how long is it?
Nell Gwyn was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Is Nell Gwyn based on a book or true story?
Nell Gwyn is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Marjorie Bowen".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nell Gwyn?
Nell Gwyn holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).