Ian Murray

Looking to explore the New World, Sir Walter Raleigh prevails upon Lord Leicester to introduce him to Queen Elizabeth I. The explorer and the aging Queen strike up an unexpected warm friendship, but complications ensue when Raleigh falls in love with a beautiful lady-in-waiting and the Queen finds out. Feeling betrayed, Elizabeth has Raleigh temporarily imprisoned in the famous Tower of London, but she soon reconsiders, granting Raleigh his ships wishing him a good journey with his new love.

When Sir Walter Raleigh asks Queen Elizabeth I for ships to make a name for England, he falls for a young ward of the court, but soon realizes that he must curb his attraction in order to achieve his goal with the smitten Queen.

When Sir Walter Raleigh asks Queen Elizabeth I for ships to make a name for England, he falls for a young ward of the court, but soon realizes that he must curb his attraction in order to achieve his goal with the smitten Queen.

Looking to explore the New World, Sir Walter Raleigh prevails upon Lord Leicester to introduce him to Queen Elizabeth I. The explorer and the aging Queen strike up an unexpected warm friendship, but complications ensue when Raliegh falls in love with a beautiful lady-in-waiting and the Queen finds out. Feeling betrayed, Elizabeth has Raleigh temporarily imprisoned in the famous Tower of London, but she soon reconsiders, granting Raleigh his ships wishing him a good journey with his new love. Directed by Henry Koster, the film stars Bette Davis, Richard Todd and Joan Collins.