That Hamilton Woman (1941)

Set against the turbulent backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars, 'That Hamilton Woman' weaves a tale of forbidden passion and tumultuous ambition. Emma, a vivacious courtesan and dance-hall girl, finds herself thrust into the stately world of Sir William Hamilton, the mature and widowed British Ambassador to the Court of Naples. Emma, who might be dismissed by London's elite, surprisingly finds favor with the Queen of Naples, and revels in the life of opulence and intrigue as Lady Hamilton. However, the tranquility of her newfound status is shattered with the arrival of the charismatic Lord Nelson. A fiery spark ignites between Emma and Nelson, their passion reminiscent of their first on-screen romance in 'Fire Over England'. Choosing to turn a blind eye at first, Sir William allows his young wife to engage in this dangerous liaison, feigning ignorance to the affair. The plot unravels the complicated entanglements of love and duty, charting Emma's meteoric rise and subsequent fall within the societal ranks. As the Napoleonic Wars rage on, Emma's relationships with both Sir William and Admiral Nelson are tested, her life becoming as tumultuous as the era itself. 'That Hamilton Woman' is a riveting blend of romance, war, and the relentless pursuit of ambition, painting a vivid portrait of a woman caught amidst the throes of love and war.

That Hamilton Woman is a drama movie featuring Vivien Leigh and directed by Alexander Korda.

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