The Virgin Queen [VOSE] 1955

[@stevenj9970]

There will NEVER be another Bette Davis....Mozart, Beethoven and Davis are the three I wish to meet in the afterlife....

[@diannemiller1895]

Mine would b Jesus, Nostradamus, and there r so many othrs....hard to choose. Ghandi ? Marcus Aurelius ? Who knows.

[@Gareth-g8e]

I was very fortunate to see Miss Davis on her tour of England. It is a night I've never forgotten.

[@olavwilhelm6843]

@@diannemiller1895 Nostradamus would have known ;-)))

[@miladydewinter7770]

Bette Davis - my favourite actress -- TRULY A LEGEND

[@Jebbie1976]

Bette Davis was a master of her craft! Nobody even comes close. Great film! 🎬 📽 🎞

[@markclark289]

Better Davis gave some truly magnificent performances at her best but she also gave a good number of awful performances. You were always aware of her exaggerated mannerisms. Like Katharine Hepburn, she could be truly great, but her range was limited. Barbara Stanwyck, Joan Crawford, and Loretta Young had much greater range and versatility and in their best performances easily matched or exceeded Bette Davis. They never did cheap self parodies as Bette Davis did in her later years.

[@lisawentworth6831]

well, to be fair Joan Crawford did. They both embodied their parts...neither a great beauty but both a great talent. No wonder there was a rivrlry

[@lisawentworth6831]

@@markclark289 very intelligent answer,,,

[@strikeleather6503]

Brilliant performances by all. It's a film that deserves more credit. My favourite line is Bette to Joan: "Take the strumpet away! Take her away!" 😂😂

[@msheart2]

So excited I found this, I look forward to watching Bette Davis play this role. Thank you for so much for sharing!

[@danielstanwyck2812]

Absolutely no one plays Bette Davis as good as Bette Davis does. Long live Bette.

[@TheStockwell]

Bette Davis is the role she was born to play! 😸

[@alexdevon2588]

Unfortunately, we will never have this quality in films nor the likes of Bette Davis' acting ever again. But we give infinite thanks for the times in which they flourished. Todays Hollywood hobos can learn something from them.....

[@olavwilhelm6843]

todays actor can't help it !!! they are not schooled by the old studio system but a glenn Close , Meryll Streep , emma thompson etc are great in their own right i think

[@Kaboomboo]

This style of acting is still very rooted in they style of plays. The sharp speech, the bombastic timbre, the almost staccato dialogue. Acting in this way must be well timed so as to not muddy the words for the audience to understand. In this act, there must be a great deal of timing mastery. Movies today are more intimate. You have very close up scenes with the actors that can add more quiet and subtle performances. I do think there's an overreliance on music in today's films. I think films in the 60s and 70s really embraced the power of silence in scenes to add to the tension. The style is just evolving. I wouldn't say one is better than the other.

[@rn2332]

There are tears in my eyes this is one of the greatest movies that Betty Davis ever made may she rest in peace!

[@olavwilhelm6843]

NO WAY....JEZEBEL IS

[@tonijackson6618]

Love when I find these old classics, made my night

[@WorkshopPops]

wow.when I find a movie like this especially. with Bette Davis I feel like I've won a prize.

[@direfranchement]

Bette*

[@elsablue3646]

Me too!

[@WorkshopPops]

@@direfranchement thank you😉

[@dogbitr5833]

CHEERS

[@mellovett5924]

Omg ME TOO!!

[@C4RYB34R]

this is the role Bette Davis was meant to play. I forget it's Bette Davis and that she is actually Elizabeth herself. I adore her acting in this movie, the best Queen Bess ever performed!

[@allanmiller4972]

I recall when she appeared as a presenter @ that year's Oscar ceremony...head shaven w/ THAT skull cap!!! Definitely, a conversation piece...& an UNforgettable moment in Oscar lore!!! 😍👍🥰❤️❤️...Davis, a regal QUEEN of the 1st Order!!! 👍💐

[@Katherine_Allen]

That was wonderful. Bette Davis was a phenomenal Queen Elizabeth I. Thank you for the subtitles, also. Richard Todd and Joan Collins also gave us fantastic performances.

[@BillyHaydenscrazygrandkids]

What a great feast of acting . Thanks for uploading this.

[@monakayk]

Thank you so much for uploading this movie!

[@cactus9362]

GRANDE BETTE DAVIS, QUE ATUAÇÃO, E RICHARD TODD TB MERECE TODOS OS CRÉDITOS PELA BELÍSSIMA OBRA DE ARTE CAPA ESPADA. SEM DÚVIDA UMA OBRA DE ARTE, COM FIGURINO E CENÁRIO IMPECÁVEL.

[@queen_ofall2360]

So much power and authority in her voice and presence. Great version!

[@danshari5975]

Bette Davis was absolutely outstanding in this performance!!! I never get tired watching this film!

[@C4RYB34R]

I second this! I watch at least once a week

[@rwolfson1935]

This film received poor reviews. I found it beautifully written, well acted and competently directed. The poetry of the dialogue was lovely, as were the relationships of the characters. Thoroughly enjoyed, great upload!

[@walboyfredo6025]

@rwolfson1935, POOR REVIEWS!!!!!. I cant believe it! The whole film is marvellous. Betty Davis gave a performance of her life - to me she was ( or rather is) the quintessential Queen Elizabeth I

[@pathumphre2827]

Thank u 4 sharing. I luv Bette Davis.

[@jaymesguy239]

"Mistress Throgmorton! Is this your pet swine? You have cast pearls before him!" Classic writing and great performances all around, not least of which from Bette herself, wonderful as Queen Bess.

[@toosiyabrandt8676]

HI Yes! Quoting from The book of Proverbs, as everyone AT LAST had access to the english translation of the Bible without being burnt at the stake by the Roman Catholic Papacy! Shalom to us only in Christ Yeshua.

[@Brucev7]

@@toosiyabrandt8676 Matthew 7:6

[@gvivo2120]

The dialogues here are impeccably first class and uplifting. The visuals may be stunning but listening alone in itself affords me even greater enrichment. Bette Davis here is formidable and rendered truly immortal. Our sincerest gratitude to the uploader for this exquisite vintage treat.

[@FreedomSpirit7]

Bette Davis was such an outstanding and diversed Actress.

[@paoladimeo412]

Thank you for this film. Love the old Hollywood films

[@carolynellis387]

This is a terrific movie all round, cast, costumes and a proper script. Thanks for posting

[@monicaclark9581]

Its been decades since I've seen this movie. Thank you for sharing this film with us.

[@albertomichelini4882]

bette davis, the best actress ever.

[@richardscanlan3419]

Hrd to quantify,but a magnificent actress,certainly.

[@albertomichelini4882]

@@richardscanlan3419 dear richard, i am 72 hears old and i remember how great she was, not to compair to actually actress. bye.

[@TheVeek192]

In your opinion.

[@romainreuter9604]

Yes, she passed away in 1989 in France. A great actress indeed.

[@elsablue3646]

I agree! My favorite of all time.

[@leslieseabaugh2235]

I got goosebumps at the end! Bette Davis what a woman and actress. She had SNAP. What a movie!

[@jackpayne5101]

I think Bette Davis made a marvellous Queen Elizabeth I and Richard Todd was a absolute dream 😍

[@conandbarb1]

Thank you sooo much Bruno!!! I couldn't find this movie anywhere else.

[@BrunoIniesta]

Thanks for you comment! There was another version here on youtube (Without the black background) from another channel, but i think it was erased cause i can't find it anymore... It's better if you find a torrent file to download this film, i mean it will be 720p or better... Subtitles are hard to find.

[@lauras7352]

My favorite Better Davis movie - thanks so much!

[@Zva26]

Can't take my eyes off of the sublime Davis. This was her second time playing Queen Elizabeth I. The first was in 1939 with Errol Flynn and then there's this one from 1955 with Richard Todd and Joan Collins. Davis is Davis and she remains the greatest actress of her time. By the time she made this film, she had already won her two Oscars and still had some wonderful work ahead of her. How great she was!

[@philippayne4951]

Can I ask you, are talking about the sea hawks 1939 Starring Errol Flynn. Because if so, Betti Davis did not star as Elizabeth 1, but another woman but cannot think of her name. If not can you tell me the name of the 1939 film starring Betti Davis, as I have not seen it.

[@BOB1974_]

@@philippayne4951 The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex.

[@philippayne4951]

Thanks for that.@@BOB1974_

[@richardscanlan3419]

@@philippayne4951 Flora Robson played Liz in that film,not Bette Davis.

[@andythompson6874]

Bette Davis played Liz # 1 in The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex with Errol Flynn. Flora Robson played Liz # 1 in Fire Over England and The Sea Hawks.

[@prometheusunbound7628]

Wow. Remember when actors in films actually ACTED with one another and were not just participating in random shots that are later edited together, as if they are actually acting with each other? I miss good cinema. Those days will probably never be again.

[@None-zc5vg]

It's just throwaway, comic-book, CGI-stuff today: there are no actors or directors or producers of talent as there used to be: there's no need for them.

[@tedthesailor172]

Excellent costume drama, which I've never seen before. A nice mix of flamboyant traditional swashbuckling, but with some intelligent courtly plotting and one of the best scripts I've heard in a goodly while. Bette Davis made a very convincing Elizabeth, definitely a contender for Thora Robson's crown. Many thanks for sharing.

[@janwilliams1781]

I saw this film on tv when I was 11. It is the reason I became a Queen Elizabeth I fan❤

[@lizflorez5250]

Thanks for sharing this great movie, Bette Davis like always the Best!

[@donaldreed2351]

Bette Davis gives a fascinating performance of Elizabeth I of England, only rivaled by Glenda Jackson as "Elizabeth R".

[@pillardelaney4726]

Glenda Jackson, been an English actress for me is better accrue to do it.

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[@hurakan.7x7-canal88]

Tremenda Película Historica y magníficos Actores! Gracias. ❤️

[@ayshafareed4935]

Been looking for this....thank you. 👏

[@harrietharlow9929]

So happy to find this. I saw this 2 or three times as a child, but this is the first time in color. One of my favorite movies.

[@Sglennon100]

Bette Davis u r the Queen!!!! Phenomenal performance!!

[@Loveoldies50]

Haven't seen this movie in MANY years. Thank you!

[@PS-ml8sd]

Great movie ! Perfect for a Sunday night at home . Thank you for uploading.

[@marklauzon186]

Wow.....its a rainy day here in Mass and I stumbled on this. Under a blanket to watch I go!!

[@minkieamoroso9101]

There was no better actress than Miss Better Davis. Long live her Spirit.

[@msheart2]

" Better" you got it.

[@sandyr5999]

Excellent work guys!!

[@kreyolekartel3405]

Thank you Bruno!

[@dannyp2058]

I remember several years ago when I first saw this film and thought it was one of the best films about Elizabeth Tudor, how Bette Davis acts is a one off! Truly exceptional.

[@ttuautu]

What a brilliant film Betty Davis is the queen of the silver screen

[@BellaFirenze]

Bette, not Betty.

[@johnderham2829]

Bette

[@ronniemead805]

Thanks for uploading. I enjoyed this movie very much, very fine actors.

[@David-dz3ig]

It was wonderful to see Bette Davis and Jay Robinson in the same movie! He was quite a character actor. He was best known for playing the mad emperor Caligula in The Robe.

[@antoaneta70]

Thank you for uploading this is priceless ❤❤

[@Lucymhful]

Es la primera vez que veo una película de la legendaria Bette Davis. Gracias por subirla, Bruno Iniesta Baldis.

[@MyLady120]

Fabulous movie. The best of all time.

[@lanfearuk]

“Take this strumpet away!” Such a powerful scene

[@LLStark]

Indeed it was!! But what, may I ask, is a 'strumpet'? 🤔

[@lanfearuk]

@@LLStark A loose woman. As in, promiscuous

[@LLStark]

@@lanfearuk Thanks! I think I'll start using that 😂😂😂

[@lanfearuk]

@@LLStark Really? Use it carefully! 😆

[@strikeleather6503]

Love it!! And how Joan said later they were all terrified of Bette on the set! 😂😂

[@aryiastark4698]

Thank you the best portrait of elizabeth the first I've ever seen

[@ajajajaj624]

Always has an al8ways will b the greatest actress in my opinion she's got BETTE DAVIS eyes

[@magnumproteus5519]

Golden and Classic Bette Davis actress of masterpieces.

[@suzanneterrey4499]

I know that you all thought Richard Todd was very good in this role, but perhaps you should also be aware he is a Sandhurst graduate, officer and war hero. He was the first out of the plane on D-Day as he was in the 6th Airborne Division parachuting into France. His mission was to take the Pegasus Bridge near Caen. The taking of this bridge was crucial for armor to cross in order to attack Caen and was prominently featured in the movie "The Longest Day". The lines were "Hold the bridge until relieved" in which Todd played Major Howard, his commander, but another actor played his part in that engagement. Todd also fought in the Battle of the Bulge as well as counter-insurgency operations in Palestine where he was seriously injured in a jeep accident breaking both shoulders and getting a concussion.

[@LillianSteele-u9v]

Excellent actor.War Hero. My own father was in the Battle of the Bulge as a part of the US Ground forces in the ETO. And my mom was a Bette Davis fan.

[@charlesmartin8454]

Wow.....I didn't realize Bette Davis could play such a convincing part from the Tudor period!!! Great actress!!!

[@mauricioduron3193]

Do look up 'The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex', with Erroll Flynn

[@strikeleather6503]

An amazing actress. And Joan Collins. This film is highly underrated!

[@LillianSteele-u9v]

@@mauricioduron3193 Please do. It is a trip.

[@bruce92106]

You always here tales how the 50s her star power faded or work was hard to come by but seems to me I see she worked a lot if not more in the 50s, TV and movies, with great parts and performances in both mediums. I just just watched her guest star in a "The Virginian" (1963) roll and there's just no other like our legendary Ms Davis.

[@chrisnatmills7802]

Bette Davis best actress ever

[@reneebraxton1032]

Ever!

[@John-wg6xw]

Yes. Bette Davis occupied a category of only "one"

[@marymayer2282]

So pleasant to listen to this beautiful dialogue beautifully performed by all the cast without All the swearing and vulgarity of today's movies Bette was superb in her role as queen Elizabeth Mistress throtmortons. Character delightfully performed by Joan Collins

[@marymayer2282]

I meant throckmorton

[@marymayer2282]

Just a note The great gilder sleeves name was throckmorton p gilder sleeve for those who are into old radio and early television

[@kinzmaven]

Thank you so much for sharing the movie.

[@BrunoIniesta]

+kinzmaven A friend told me about this movie 5 years ago. Then i just found like 2 seeds of the torrent file. It was so difficult to find that i decided to share it in youtube. Glad you enjoyed. :)

[@MSEDzirasa2015]

Thank you for sharing :)

[@tirogeneednel4414]

MSE. Dzirasa N

[@jennystrom401]

Thank you so very much for this posting

[@porkwilliam]

Thank you very much for uploading this

[@jazzaman147]

Thanks Bruno for this treasure of a film My Friend

[@trnigyul]

" I ma'am?" " Youuu sah!" Gosh she's fantastic!

[@mikeilamenk]

Bette Davis is the greatest actress of all time.

[@wrybreadspread]

one of bette's finest roles; the last scene with her face in her hands and the flourish of trumpets is so full of tragic irony

[@1csibesz]

Amazing Betty Davies who did not base her fame on looks but sheer passionate acting. Even though she was extraordinarily beautiful when young.

[@DBEdwards]

Very entertaining and marvelous historical motion picture. Bette Davis was born for the part

[@hottieboi1982]

Iconic actresses & actors... dazzling production,... it’s bop

[@globalman]

This film is an art form with a number of very fine actors, especially Richard Todd, Dan O'Herlihy and Herbert Marshall. Bette Davis goes without saying naturally. Hollywood takes great liberty with dates and historical facts so such a film cannot be taken seriously as far as history is concerned. They attempt to show the architecture, furniture and clothing of the time which gives the impression. Thank you for sharing this film. For those who don't know Herbert Marshall (Earl of Leicester) had only one leg. The other was artificial. He lost his leg in the 1914-18 war known as the Great War, The war to end all wars and the first World War. He had a long and illustrious career and the Hollywood of that time accepted his limitations and always made an effort to compensate.

[@eileen1820]

Thanks for sharing the info about Herbert Marshall and recommendation for tempering entertainment value with relativity inaccurate historical information. I wonder how this movie was received by British, with an American, Bette Davis, playing the Queen Elizabeth. I know Renee Zellweger playing Bridget Jones was bothersome to the English, so I can only imagine how Bette Davis playing this role felt (smile).

[@globalman]

Eileen D Interesting thought. I don't know how Bette was received. I certainly understand about Zellweger. I mean there are scores of UK, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand actors who play American roles but they do it with a brilliance that is without compare. American actors on the other hand have not the competence. Mostly their attempts to play any British roles are lamentable in my experience. Naturally there are no comparable personalities to Elizabeth I in American History.

[@markgable101]

I think they used American actors because they were known to the American audiance.....

[@markgable101]

I think they used American (Hollywood) actors for the American audiances.....It also sold the movie. .

[@Gareth-g8e]

Being British, it never bothered me ​that Miss Davis was an American playing the greatest Monarch in British History. Also, all my friends who love Miss Davis, have never found fault with her portrayal. She is more English than the English. 'Having been an actor, in my time, her performance is stupendous.

[@MiladySteph]

Ooooh! I love the history of England's monarchs. Thank you for sharing this, because I haven't seen it! :) "Master Stranger?" "Mistress Curiosity?" Lol. I loved that. Woah! it's bette! I hadn't read all the info. How awesome! I love Bette Davis.

[@windstorm1000]

I wonder why british monarchs are more fasacinating than others---something in the soil there?

[@stevendaniel8126]

FANTASTIC !!! Just wonderful..... 😊😊

[@rosebud3971]

Where have all the actors gone? This is so refreshing, thanks!!

[@rosebud3971]

I was paraphrasing Peter, Paul and Mary: Where have all the flowers gone, long time passing? Where have all the flowers gone, long time ago? Where have all the flowers gone? The sad, sad part is that almost nothing has been pasted on, that essence of art, the burning light that must be verbally communicated and demonstrated to the next budding generation otherwise it dies. We have some genius here and there but the it isn't enough! You need and extraordinary supporting cast as well. At least the living past in videos, etc. preserve the legacy. Will it be enough?

[@paullewis2873]

Sadly Kurt Douglas is the last at 102 years old. When he passes. There'll be no more of the truely greats. Movies today are all action with no real plot. With stiff acting. With no heart for the business. The world will morn when Kurt passes. What do I mean by heart. Kurt acted in a movie shortly after his stroke. The movie was called diamond's. And still carried the movie.

[@jeromesullivan4015]

The Movie Factories of times past..thanks… was a treat..

[@youmiuesugi3069]

This is the greatest movie for Elizabeth I. Now I know how she kept her people so loyal.Her passionate humanism and naked honesty could perhaps made such an attractive period in the English history!

[@paulberry6016]

Bette Davis was none to thrilled to have Errol as her leading man & gave him a REAL box on the ear ☺️

[@coimindeburka7716]

I wish my generation appreciated these tantalizing films!🥰😍🍃

[@edrick826]

oh boy, BETTE DAVIS, wasn't she something else in this one!!!!…. WOW!!, great movie, haven't seen it in a while but now, remember it well!!

[@twolittledarlings2687]

Miss Davis was absolutely the goatess from her generation in Hollywood....no one could touch my Gurl!!

[@Invisibleplqnetsmusic]

My goodness she played Elizabeth perfectly! All the way down to the pettiness and jealousy. Bravo.

[@LillianSteele-u9v]

It's called learn your lines, do your best, and show up on time. Our Greatest Generation Actors knew this, at least some of them.

[@bl6797]

Thank you for uploading one of my two favorite Bette Davis movies! The other one is, "The private lives of Elizabeth and Essex"

[@richardscanlan3419]

"All About Eve" 1950.When Hollywood knew how to make movies.

[@TheStockwell]

@@richardscanlan3419 "Hollywood" still makes good movies - if Michael Caine is available to be in them. 😁

[@coimindeburka7716]

This movie is so captivating! I find myself returning for more.

[@raminderkapoor9413]

Beautifully made and written bravo

[@usmale4915]

Excellent! Thank you for sharing!

[@dannybeun948]

Fantastic movie I was a child at the first time... sooo happy 🙏🤗👌👍

[@stone5015]

Ms. Davis ... awesome as always.

[@nassauguy48]

+Stone Ranke Joan Crawford would say otherwise! :D

[@nassauguy48]

+Stone Ranke Joan had absolutely nothing on Bette.

[@lazyhazeldaisy9596]

I must say that Richard Todd looks lovely in this always had a thing for him, Bette Davis is wonderful as usual well made entertaining watch.

[@leakawatchempino]

the fight on the ship, done in just one shot with no editing...me gusta

[@jrneumiller]

Such a movie about such a Queen! I know this story from history, and have known of this film for years, but tonight I watched it and was thrilled. Bette Davis was as much Elizabeth as the queen herself. Born to play this role! Cate Blanchet did a fine job with the most recent incarnation, but there is nothing wrong with this one.

[@jajones-ford2226]

+J.R. Neumiller The finest Elizabeth I I've ever seen on film or TV is Glenda Jackson. Both Bette and Glenda channeled Elizabeth Tudor well.

[@jrneumiller]

Yes, I've seen Glenda's portrayal as well, but I don't personally like her very much. Bette could pull it off, Glenda not so much

[@Smiles2U4Ever]

Glenda Jackson is the best.

[@lisaborsella5412]

Absolutely! If you haven’t seen Glenda Jackson’s performance of Queen Elizabeth, all I can say is, you will never forget it. Superb. Like this one 😊

[@catherinekeller4230]

I love Richard Todd he could act any part handsome too Bette Davis was one of a kind thank you for this great movie

[@helenmary4869]

Thank you for the wonderful film that was definitely worth watching,despite the black background!

[@kevinvalentinocasanova8416]

Very nice movie thanks for posting

[@MSEDzirasa2015]

"I'm merely stating two facts M'am...; The fact of a great haste in ship building, and the fact of a great bed in his cabin..." What a great script from an excellent writer.

[@fairlyvague82]

Wow, she’s fantastic as Elizabeth!

[@WillScarlet16]

"Bette has always suffered for her films. In 'Elizabeth and Essex' she gave up her beauty; in 'Dark Victory' she gave up her eyesight. And in 'The Virgin Queen....' ...she gave up her hobby." - Vincent Price

[@valkyriesardo278]

What a delightful quote. Thank you for sharing it. No doubt Bette loved that line too.

[@WillScarlet16]

@@valkyriesardo278 I believe she did - Vincent said it at a roast for her.

[@markhendersonamodelofsurvi5771]

Thanks for the upload!!!