Fire Over England

Vivien and Olivier - their first of three films together

"Laurence Olivier stars in this excellent British production as a bold courtier serving Queen Elizabeth I as the Spanish Armada threatens in the 1500s. Against this historical background is played out the intriguing romance of Olivier with a young lady of the court (Vivien Leigh). Adapted from A.E.W. Mason's novel, the film convincingly conveys the colourful history and atmosphere of the era, marked by cloak-and-sword action, sumptuous staging and the brilliant yet subtle characterization of Queen Elizabeth by Flora Robson."

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- C R E D I T S -
Released February 25, 1937
by London Films
Director William K. Howard
Producers Alexander Korda,
Erich Pommer
Writers Clemence Dane
A.E.W. Mason
Sergei Nolbandov
Cinematographer James Wong Howe
Music Richard Addinsell
Editing Jack Dennis
Costumes Rene Hubert
Production September 1936
Genre Historical drama
Length 92 minutes
Video Available from
Embassy Video
- C A S T -
Flora Robson Queen Elizabeth
Raymond Massey Philip II of Spain
Leslie Banks The Earl of Leicester
Laurence Olivier Michael Ingolby
Vivien Leigh Cynthia
Morton Selton Lord Burleigh
Tamara Desni Elena
Lyn Harding Sir Richard
George Thirlwell Gregory
Henry Oscar Spanish Ambassador
Robert Rendel Don Miguel
Robert Newton Don Pedro
James Mason Hillary Vane (not credited)
 

 

 

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