Vital Elizabethan Films

Elizabeth I has been portrayed throughout TV and Film for many years. As played by a range of actresses, each one uses different make-up and hairstyles to create an accurate representation of Elizabeth. 

Les Amours de la reine Elisabeth (1912)

Translated to The Loves of Elizabeth, Sarah Bernhardt played the role of Elizabeth in this short French silent film. It was directed by Louis Mercanton and Henri Desfontaines and focuses on the love affair of Elizabeth. 

The Virgin Queen (1923)

A British silent film starring Diana Manners as Queen Elizabeth and simply focuses on the life of reign. 

The Sea Hawk 1940

American Warner Bros film about the Spanish Armada. Starring Flora Robson as Elizabeth I and directed by Michael Curtiz. 

The Virgin Queen 1955

Focuses on the relationship between Elizabeth I played, by Bette Davis and Sir Walter Raleigh. This is the second time that Davis has played Elizabeth. 

Elizabeth R

A BBC television drama starring Glenda Jackson as Elizabeth in six episode. It features key elements in her life. 

Elizabeth 1998

Directed by Shekhar Kapur, Elizabeth focuses on the early life of Queen Elizabeth and her reign of England. Starring Cate Blancett as Elizabeth many say it gave her attention from across the world and even won award for her performance. 

Elizabeth I (2005)

Tv series shown on channel 4 featuring Helen Mirren as Elizabeth. It conveys the end of her reign and her relationship with Essex. 

Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007)

The sequel to Elizabeth and focuses on he latter part of her reign. Again, it is directed by Shekhar Kapur and stars Cate Blanchett as Elizabeth I. 

References

Movies about Queen Elizabeth I of England. Filmography: Tudor films, television series, etc (no date) Available at: http://www.luminarium.org/renlit/elizafilms.htm (Accessed: 22 October 2015).

Queen Elizabeth (1912) (1912) Directed by Henri Desfontaines, Louis Mercanton