
The Virgin Queen
1955 · Movie · NR · 92 min · ★ 7.0
Sir Walter Raleigh overcomes court intrigue to win favor with the Queen in order to get financing for a proposed voyage to the New World.
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Details
- Years
- 1955
- Release date
- 1955-07-22
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 92 min
- TMDB rating
- 7.0/10 (32 votes)
Themes
- queen elizabeth i
- tudor
- british history
- palace intrigue
- 16th century
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Costume Design, Color · 1956 · nominated
Cast & crew

Richard Todd
as Sir Walter Raleigh

Bette Davis
as Queen Elizabeth I

Joan Collins
as Beth Throgmorton

Jay Robinson
as Chadwick

Herbert Marshall
as Lord Leicester

Dan O'Herlihy
as Lord Derry

Robert Douglas
as Sir Christopher Hatton

Romney Brent
as French Ambassador

Leslie Parrish
as Anne

Lisa Daniels
as Mary
Directed by Henry Koster