
King Charles II first meets Nell Gwyn after seeing her do a turn at Drury Lane. They soon become close, the King preferring her feisty irreverent company to that of the aristocratic French Duchess of Portsmouth. Nell becomes his most loyal subject, while ever-ready to take the Duchess down a peg. But the actress can never hope to be fully accepted by the King's circle despite his constant attentions.
Nell Gwyn

Charles II

Robin

Duchess of Portsmouth

Meg

Mrs. Pepys

Mrs. Knipp
Samuel Pepys

Chiffinch

Ben

Duke Of York

Minor role (uncredited)
Clockmaker

Bit Part (uncredited)

Minor role (uncredited)

Minor role (uncredited)
Actor At Drury Lane
Lady In Audience Who Thows Tomato At Nell (uncredited)

French Ambassador

(uncredited)

Hortense

(uncredited)