
King Charles II first meets Nell Gwyn after seeing her do a turn at Drury Lane. They soon become close, the King preferring her feisty irreverent company to that of the aristocratic French Duchess of Portsmouth. Nell becomes his most loyal subject, while ever-ready to take the Duchess down a peg. But the actress can never hope to be fully accepted by the King's circle despite his constant attentions.

as Nell Gwyn

as Charles II

as Robin

as Duchess of Portsmouth

as Meg

as Mrs. Pepys

as Mrs. Knipp

as Samuel Pepys

as Chiffinch

as Ben

as Duke Of York

as Minor role (uncredited)

as Clockmaker

as Bit Part (uncredited)

as Minor role (uncredited)

as Minor role (uncredited)

as Actor At Drury Lane

as Lady In Audience Who Thows Tomato At Nell (uncredited)

as French Ambassador

as (uncredited)

as Hortense

as (uncredited)