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Nell Gwyn (other)
Nell Gwyn (1650–1687) was an actress and long-time mistress of King Charles II of England. Nell Gwyn may also refer to: * ''Nell Gwyn'' (operetta), an 1884 work by Robert Planquette * ''Mistress Nell'', a 1901 play by George Cochrane Hazelton (actor) * ''Nell-Go-In'', a burlesque, based on the 1901 Hazelton play by George V. Hobart * '' Sweet Nell of Old Drury'', a 1911 film starring Nellie Stewart * '' Mistress Nell'', a 1915 film, starring Mary Pickford, based on the 1901 Hazelton play * '' Mistress Nell Gwyn'', aka ''Nell Gwyn: A Decoration'', a 1926 novel by Marjorie Bowen * ''Nell Gwyn'' (1926 film), starring Dorothy Gish, based on the 1926 novel * ''Nell Gwynn'' (1934 film), starring Anna Neagle * ''Nell Gwynn'' (play), a 2015 play by Jessica Swale * Nell Gwyn Stakes, a Group 3 flat horse race in Great Britain * Nell Gwynne Tavern, a public house at 1–2 Bull Inn Court, Covent Garden, London * Gargoyle Club The Gargoyle was a private members' club on the upper ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nell Gwyn
Eleanor Gwyn (2 February 1650 – 14 November 1687; also spelled ''Gwynn'', ''Gwynne'') was a celebrity figure of the Restoration period. Praised by Samuel Pepys for her comic performances as one of the first actresses on the English stage, she became best known for being a long-time mistress of King Charles II of England. Called "pretty, witty Nell" by Pepys, she has been regarded as a living embodiment of the spirit of Restoration England and has come to be considered a folk heroine, with a story echoing the rags-to-royalty tale of Cinderella. Gwyn had two sons by King Charles: Charles Beauclerk (1670–1726) and James Beauclerk (1671–1680) (the surname is pronounced ''boh-clair''). Charles was created Earl of Burford and later Duke of St Albans. Early life The details of Gwyn's background are somewhat obscure. A horoscope in the Ashmolean manuscripts gives her date of birth as 2 February 1650. On the other hand, an account published in ''The New Monthly Magazine and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nell Gwynne (operetta)
''Nell Gwynne'' is a three-act comic opera composed by Robert Planquette, with a libretto by H. B. Farnie. The libretto is based on the play ''Rochester'' by William Thomas Moncrieff. The piece was a rare instance of an opera by a French composer being produced first in London. Farnie had written an earlier libretto on the same subject, with the same name, for composer Alfred Cellier, which was produced at the Prince's Theatre, Manchester, Prince's Theatre in Manchester in 1876. The opera was first performed at the Avenue Theatre in London on 7 February 1884. It then transferred to the Comedy Theatre on 28 April 1884. The production starred Florence St. John, Arthur Roberts (comedian), Arthur Roberts, Giulia Warwick and Lionel Brough. In America, it was first produced in June 1884 in St. Louis and in New York City at the Casino Theatre (Broadway), Casino Theatre beginning on 8 November 1884. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Cochrane Hazelton (actor)
George Cochrane Hazelton (1868–1921) was an American actor and playwright. Hazelton was born January 20, 1868. He performed as an actor with Lawrence Barrett, Edwin Booth, and Helena Modjeska. His first attempt as a playwright was ''The Raven: The Love Story of Edgar Allan Poe'', which was later made into a film. His next play, ''Mistress Nell'', was written in 1900 and was a great success. His most well-known play was ''The Yellow Jacket'', which he co-authored in 1912 with Joseph Henry McAlpin Benrimo. ''The Yellow Jacket'' was performed around the world by a number of notable actors including Mr. and Mrs. Charles Coburn and Harpo Marx. Hazelton died in New York on June 24, 1921. References External links * * * * https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-cast-staff/george-c-hazelton-5791 George Cochrane Hazelton papers, 1848-1921 held by the Billy Rose Theatre Division, New York Public Library for the Performing Arts George Cochrane Hazelton papersarchives.nypl.org George Cochrane ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George V
George V (George Frederick Ernest Albert; 3 June 1865 – 20 January 1936) was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India, from 6 May 1910 until Death and state funeral of George V, his death in 1936. Born during the reign of his grandmother Queen Victoria, George was the second son of Edward VII, Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, and was third in the line of succession to the British throne behind his father and his elder brother, Prince Albert Victor. From 1877 to 1892, George served in the Royal Navy, until the unexpected death of his elder brother in early 1892 put him directly in line for the throne. On Victoria's death in 1901, George's father ascended the throne as Edward VII, and George was created Prince of Wales. He became King-Emperor, king-emperor on his father's death in 1910. George's reign saw the rise of socialism, communism, fascism, Irish republicanism, and the Indian independence movement, all of which radically changed the poli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 which Stewart had performed numerous times on stage. It is considered a lost film. Making reference to the film, a 1931 obituary for Stewart described her as Australia's "first screen star" and "the first world celebrity to appear in an Australian film production." The film was a financial success. Stewart made only brief reference to the film in her 1923 memoirs, and incorrectly suggested a copy of the film survived - to be released after her death. Plot 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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mistress Nell
''Mistress Nell'' is a 1915 American silent historical adventure film starring Mary Pickford. It is yet another story about Nell Gwyn taken from a Broadway play ''Mistress Nell'' that was very successful for stage actress Henrietta Crosman from 1900 to 1902. This production was produced by Adolph Zukor's production company Famous Players Film Company and released through Paramount Pictures. The film is extant. A surviving print is held by Museum of Modern Art. Cast *Mary Pickford as Nell Gwyn *Owen Moore as King Charles II *Arthur Hoops as Duke of Buckingham *Ruby Hoffman as Louise, Duchess of Portsmouth *Amelia Rose as Orange Moll *Mr. Henry as Nobleman *Mr. Rouse as Nobleman *Mr. Bosch as Nobleman *Henry S. Koser as Nobleman *J. Albert Hall *Nathaniel Sack ''unbilled'' *Hayward Mack Hayward Seaton Mack (March 20, 1882 – December 24, 1921) was an American actor of the silent era. Born in Albany, New York, in 1882, Mack appeared in more than 80 films between 191 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mistress Nell Gwyn
''Mistress Nell Gwyn'' is the title of the New York edition of an historical novel by the British writer Marjorie Bowen. The book was also published in London with the title ''Nell Gwyn: A Decoration''.''Nell Gwyn: A Decoration'', by Marjorie Bowen, Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1926. This book was ''not'' written under the pen name, Joseph Shearing The book was first published in 1926. The story depicts the life of Nell Gwyn and her rise from an orange seller to the mistress of Charles II of England during the seventeenth century. Bowen states in the preface that very little is known about Nell Gwyn and that what history and tradition do "tell us of Nell Gwyn has been told as a decorative romance, where no liberty has been taken with what we know or believe to be truth." Great affairs have been left out and details of the reign of Charles II are provided only as a background for the figure of the heroine. Adaptations The year of its publication, the novel was adapted for the si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nell Gwyn (1926 Film)
''Nell Gwyn'' is a 1926 British romance film directed by Herbert Wilcox and starring Dorothy Gish, Randle Ayrton and Juliette Compton. It was based on the 1926 novel '' Mistress Nell Gwyn'' by Marjorie Bowen and follows the life of Nell Gwynne, the mistress of Charles II. Wilcox later made a second version of the film in 1934, ''Nell Gwynn'' which starred Anna Neagle. Cast * Dorothy Gish – Nell Gwyn * Randle Ayrton – Charles II * Juliette Compton – Lady Castlemaine * Sydney Fairbrother – Mrs. Gwyn * Donald Macardle – Duke of Monmouth * Johnny Butt – Samuel Pepys * Gibb McLaughlin – Duke of York * Judd Green – Toby Clinker * Edward Sorley – Dickon * Forrester Harvey – Charles Hart * Fred Rains – Earl of Shaftesbury * Rolf Leslie – Evelyn * Aubrey Fitzgerald – Tom Killigrew * Tom Coventry – Innkeeper * Booth Conway – Messenger * Dorinea Shirley – Maid Production Wilcox said he got the idea to make the film after making '' The Only Wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nell Gwynn (1934 Film)
''Nell Gwyn'' is a 1934 British historical drama film directed by Herbert Wilcox and starring Anna Neagle, Cedric Hardwicke, Jeanne de Casalis, Miles Malleson and Moore Marriott. The film portrays the historical romance between Charles II of England and the actress Nell Gwyn. In the opening credits, the dialogue is credited to "King Charles II, Samuel Pepys and Nell Gwyn" with additional dialogue by Miles Malleson. It was also released as ''Mistress Nell Gwyn''. Cast *Anna Neagle as Nell Gwyn *Cedric Hardwicke as Charles II *Jeanne De Casalis as Duchess of Portsmouth *Muriel George as Meg *Helena Pickard as Mrs. Pepys *Dorothy Robinson as Mrs. Knipp *Esmé Percy as Samuel Pepys *Miles Malleson as Chiffinch *Moore Marriott as Robin *Craighall Sherry as Ben *Lawrence Anderson as James, Duke of York Production Herbert Wilcox had enjoyed a big success with the Nell Gwynn story in 1926 with Dorothy Gish and decided to remake it with Anna Neagle (who would become his wife in 1943). Pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nell Gwynn (play)
''Nell Gwynn'' is a play by the British playwright Jessica Swale, begun in 2013 and premiering at Shakespeare's Globe from 19 September to 17 October 2015. It deals with the life of Nell Gwynn, mistress of Charles II, and her part in the theatre of the 17th century. Gugu Mbatha-Raw played the title role in the production debut. Plot Hearing Nell Gwynn heckle at the playhouse, Charles Hart decides to train her as an actress, just before women are first allowed on the London stage—the pair also become lovers. When Charles II grants permission for women to act, Nell joins Hart in the King's Company. Her admission to the Company is backed by its writer John Dryden, director Thomas Killigrew, and most of the actors except Edward Kynaston, who had previously played the company's female parts. Charles II continues his affair with Lady Castlemaine although his queen Catherine objects. Soon afterwards Charles sees Nell onstage and is greatly attracted to her. He visits her backstage an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nell Gwyn Stakes
The Nell Gwyn Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race in Great Britain open to three-year-old fillies. It is run over a distance of 7 furlongs (1,408 metres) on the Rowley Mile at Newmarket in mid-April. History The event was established in 1961, and it was initially called the Spring Fillies' Stakes. The first running was won by Verbena. The race was renamed the Nell Gwyn Stakes in 1962. It was named after Nell Gwyn (1650–87), a long-time mistress of King Charles II. The Nell Gwyn Stakes can serve as a trial for various fillies' Classics in Europe. The last winner to achieve victory in the 1000 Guineas was Cachet in 2022. The last to win the Poule d'Essai des Pouliches was Valentine Waltz in 1999. The race is currently held on the first day of Newmarket's three-day Craven Meeting. It is run the day before the Craven Stakes. Records Leading jockey (7 wins): * Frankie Dettori - ''Crystal Gazing (1991 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nell Gwynne Tavern
The Nell Gwynne Tavern is a Grade II listed public house at 1–2 Bull Inn Court, Covent Garden Covent Garden is a district in London, on the eastern fringes of the West End, between St Martin's Lane and Drury Lane. It is associated with the former fruit-and-vegetable market in the central square, now a popular shopping and tourist si ..., London, WC2. It is an early 19th-century refronting or rebuild of a 17th-century/18th-century house. References Grade II listed pubs in the City of Westminster Covent Garden {{pub-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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