Young Bess
"A Great and Spectacular Drama!"
Originally released in 1953. Young Bess is a drama/history film. directed by George Sidney.
Starring Jean Simmons, Stewart Granger, and Deborah Kerr
Synopsis
The mother died under the executioner's axe; the daughter rose to become England's greatest monarch -- the brilliant and cunning Queen Elizabeth I. Jean Simmons portrays young Bess in this rich tapestry of a film that traces the tumultuous, danger-fraught years from Elizabeth's birth to her unexpected ascension to the throne at a mere 25. Charles Laughton reprises his Academy Award®-winning* role as her formidable father Henry VIII. Deborah Kerr plays her last stepmother (and Henry's last of six wives), gentle Catherine Parr. And Simmons' then real-life husband, Stewart Granger, adds heroics as Lord Admiral Thomas Seymour. In a resplendent world of adventure, romance and court intrigue, Young Bess reigns.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 29, 1953
72 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (20 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jean Simmons
as Young Bess (Queen Elizabeth I)
Stewart Granger
as Thomas Seymour
Deborah Kerr
as Catherine Parr
Charles Laughton
as King Henry VIII
Kay Walsh
as Mrs. Ashley
Guy Rolfe
as Ned Seymour
Kathleen Byron
as Ann Seymour
Cecil Kellaway
as Mr. Parry
Rex Thompson
as Prince Edward / King Edward VI
Robert Arthur
as Barnaby
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Young Bess about?
The mother died under the executioner's axe; the daughter rose to become England's greatest monarch -- the brilliant and cunning Queen Elizabeth I. Jean Simmons portrays young Bess in this rich tap...
Who directed Young Bess?
Young Bess was directed by George Sidney.
How long is Young Bess?
Young Bess has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was Young Bess released?
Young Bess was released on May 29, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Young Bess?
The main cast of Young Bess includes Jean Simmons, Stewart Granger, Deborah Kerr, Charles Laughton, Kay Walsh.