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.
Anna Neagle
as Nell Gwyn
Cedric Hardwicke
as Charles II
Moore Marriott
as Robin
Jeanne De Casalis
as Duchess of Portsmouth
Muriel George
as Meg
Helena Pickard
as Mrs. Pepys
Dorothy Robinson
as Mrs. Knipp
Esme Percy
as Samuel Pepys
Miles Malleson
as Chiffinch
Craighall Sherry
as Ben
Lawrence Anderson
as Duke Of York
Laurence Baskcomb
as Minor role (uncredited)
