Young Bess (1953)

This film chronicles the early life of Elizabeth I, before she ascended to the English throne. Amidst the intrigues of the royal court, the young Elizabeth struggles with her unrequited love for Admiral Thomas Seymour and dreams of building a navy to rival the Portuguese and Spanish powers. Cast: - Jean Simmons - Stewart Granger - Deborah Kerr - Charles Laughton - Kay Walsh Runtime: 112 minutes