Question 1

Which actress played Queen Elizabeth I in both 'The Virgin Queen' and 'The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex'?

Accepted Answer

Bette Davis portrayed Queen Elizabeth I in both films, the second time being in 'The Virgin Queen'.

Question 2

What year is 'The Virgin Queen' set in, and how does it compare to the setting of 'The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex'?

Accepted Answer

The film is set in 1581, making Elizabeth younger than in 'The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex', which was set in 1601.

Question 3

Which actor was originally considered for the role of Sir Walter Raleigh?

Accepted Answer

Burt Lancaster was originally pursued for the role of Sir Walter Raleigh.

Question 4

What does Bette Davis's daughter reveal about her mother's preparation for the role?

Accepted Answer

Bette Davis shaved her hairline back to show a bald head, as Queen Elizabeth suffered from diphtheria, and wore a rubber cap with gray fuzz.

Question 5

Which actor appears uncredited with an unidentifiable accent in a very short scene?

Accepted Answer

Rod Taylor appears uncredited in a very short scene, playing a Welshman but with an unidentifiable accent.

The Virgin Queen

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