Nell Gwyn

1926

DramaRomance

An actress becomes the king's mistress and persuades him to convert the palace to a serviceman's home.

Rating

6.8
6 votes

Popularity

0.4905

Origin & Countries

USGB | en | United Kingdom

Production

W.M. Productions,British National Films

Runtime

80 min.

Status

Released

Release: 1/2/1926

Credits

Nell Gwyn

Herbert WilcoxDirector

Nell Gwyn

Dorothy GishNell Gwyn

Nell Gwyn

Randle AyrtonCharles II

Nell Gwyn

Juliette ComptonLady Castlemaine

Nell Gwyn

Sydney FairbrotherMrs. Gwyn

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Reviews

CinemaSerf

6/6/2022

6 / 10

This is quite an entertaining romp with Dorothy Gish playing the eponymous orange seller who captivates and captures the heart of King Charles II (Randle Ayrton) much to the chagrin of one of his other "companions" - Juliette Compton ("Lady Castlemaine") and of his ill-fated brother James, Duke of York (Gibb McLaughlin). Some of this borders on the burlesque with an enjoyable, and occasionally provocative, bawdiness from the star that would surely have challenged the censors had it been made just a few years later. Aside from providing this rather rakish King with some pleasures of the flesh, she also proved to be a decent influence on him - and even today, his former palace at Chelsea in west London is still the home for retired soldiers she inspired him to establish. Gish is on great form here, she plays her part with gusto and vigour, tempered with a degree of sensitivity as the plot follows the declining health of her Royal patron. Unfortunately, the remainder of the cast are pretty static, indeed McLaughlin looks like he has been sucking on a lemon for most of his scenes, but the comedy - of which there is plenty - raises a smile as the rivalry between the two women gathers pace. The production is basic, but I rather enjoyed it.

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