The Virgin Queen

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The Virgin Queen ★★★ 1955

Davis stars in this historical drama, which focuses on the stormy relationship between the aging Queen and Sir Walter Raleigh. Collins is the lady-in-waiting who is the secret object of Raleigh's true affections. Previously, Davis played Queen Elizabeth I in “Elizabeth and Essex.” Davis holds things together. 92m/C VHS . Bette Davis, Richard Todd, Joan Collins, Herbert Marshall, Dan O'Herlihy, Jay Robinson, Romney Brent; D: Henry Koster.

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