Lush costumer from Warner Bros. gives Bette Davis a chance to shine in one of her best roles as Queen Elizabeth I. The movie primarily focuses on the love-hate relationship between Elizabeth and Robert Devereux, the Earl of Essex. Devereux is played by Errol Flynn. While Davis was praised by critics at the time, Flynn was criticized for his performance. I think he does a fine job here, as he almost always did. Despite reports the two stars did not get along on set, they have a nice chemistry on screen. The excellent supporting cast includes Olivia de Havilland, Donald Crisp, Vincent Price, Alan Hale, Henry Daniell, and many other memorable actors. Directed by Michael Curtiz with a wonderful Erich Wolfgang Korngold score. It's a period drama, considered a "woman's picture" by many. Whatever you call it, it's a prime example of Old Hollywood filmmaking that should please most classic film fans. Historical accuracy nitpickers might not like it so much.