Sweet Nell of Old Drury
Sweet Nell of Old Drury US Nell Gwynne is a 1911 Australian silent film directed by Raymond Longford starring Nellie Stewart about the relationship between Nell Gwynne and King Charles II. It is based on the 1900 play of the same name by Paul Kester.
The plot consisted of five acts and 79 scenes. In Restoration England, Judge Jeffries tries to persuade his ward, Lady Olivia Vernon to marry Lord Rochester, but she refuses because she is in love with Sir Robert Fairfax. Rochester calls guards to arrest Fairfax and he runs away, meeting with Nell Gwynne, the orange seller, who helps him escape.Nell meets King Charles in front of Old Drury and, not knowing who is, treats him familiarly. She soon captivates the King with her power of mimicry, particularly her take off of Judge Jeffries. She helps Roger and Olivia escape from the clutches of Jeffries men. ........
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