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''Sweet Nell of Old Drury'' (US: ''Nell Gwynne'') is a 1911 Australian silent film directed by Raymond Longford starring Nellie Stewart about the relationship between Nell Gwynne and King Charles II. It is based on the 1900 play of the same name by Paul Kester. It was the first time an internationally famous Australian actress had been recorded on celluloid, pre-dating Sarah Bernhardt's appearance in ''Queen Elizabeth'' (1912).〔 It is considered a lost film. ==Plot== The plot consisted of five acts and 79 scenes. In Restoration England, Judge Jeffries tries to persuade his ward, Lady Olivia Vernon to marry Lord Rochester, but she refuses because she is in love with Sir Robert Fairfax. Rochester calls guards to arrest Fairfax and he runs away, meeting with Nell Gwynne, the orange seller, who helps him escape. Nell meets King Charles in front of Old Drury and, not knowing who is, treats him familiarly. She soon captivates the King with her power of mimicry, particularly her take off of Judge Jeffries. She helps Roger and Olivia escape from the clutches of Jeffries' men. Jeffries is demanding to know the whereabouts of the young couple from Nell when the Kind if announced and Nell recognises who it is. Nell is installed in a palatial mansion. Lacet, Judge Jeffries' servant, informs his master that Roger is hiding in Nell's new house. Guards are ordered into her house to search for the wanted man. Nell directs the guard's attention to the room into which the King has retired. Olivie is then seen by the guard enterting Nell's room. Jeffries guards enter again and arrest Roger. There is a fight between Nell and Lord Jeffries and Nell wins. Jeffries determines to destroy Nell and frogs a letter to compromise Nell and Fairfax. Fairfax is arrested for treason, but Nell impersonates Jeffries and releases Fairfax so he can be with Olivia. She also finds evidence to get Jeffries to be dismissed and is reunited with the King.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Sweet Nell of Old Drury」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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