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The Virgin Queen (1955)

“CinemaScope spectacularly spreads before you the velvet cape and violent age of Sir Walter Raleigh and The Virgin Queen.”

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Plot

In the splendid courts of Queen Elizabeth I (Bette Davis), the audacious Sir Walter Raleigh (Richard Todd) steps into the limelight, his mind brimming with dreams of maritime glory for England. He skillfully navigates the treacherous waters of court politics, winning the Queen's favor with his adventurous spirit and grand visions. Yet, this is not a journey of a single heart, as the young, enchanting Beth Throgmorton (Dame Joan Collins), a ward of the court, finds herself irresistibly drawn to Raleigh's charisma, reciprocating his hidden affections. As Raleigh's ambitions swell like the sails of his desired ships, he finds himself caught in a tempest of royal desire, with the Queen herself revealing her affections. Torn between his heart's yearning for Beth and his burning quest for exploration, Raleigh bends to the Queen's will, all the while cherishing a profound love for Beth. His passionate struggle to secure his ships for the uncharted New World is a tale of love, ambition, and the powerful allure of dreams that refuse to be tamed. "The Virgin Queen" is a breathtaking journey through love's complexities and the relentless pursuit of one's dreams, set against the backdrop of a vibrant and perilous Elizabethan court. Dive into this captivating narrative where hearts are set aflutter, and destinies are shaped amidst whispers of intrigue and the roll of the tide.

Where to watch The Virgin Queen?

The Virgin Queen is a drama movie featuring Richard Todd and directed by Henry Koster.

It is possible to buy The Virgin Queen on Amazon Video, Apple TV, DIRECTV, Google Play Movies, Microsoft Store, Vudu and YouTube.