Danish press-book for the 1926 British silent film 'Nell Gwyn', translated to Kongens Veninde (the King's Friend) in Danish; the film was based on the novel 'Mistress Nell Gwyn' by Marjorie Bowen, and directed by Herbert Wilcox. The front cover includes a still from the film of Dorothy Gish as Nell Gwyn and Randle Ayrton as Charles II. The cover also states the film is in 9 acts (Skeuspil I 9 Akter) and was distributed by First National Pictures (British National Pictures). Inside, the press-book includes a list of the main actors (Hovedpersonerne) as well as a synopsis of the film's plot. There are three further stills featured from the press-book: the first is of Nell Gwyn before she becomes the King's mistress; the second is of a mock joust in the palace; and the third of Nell in the King's bedchamber.
| Item number | 98055 |
|---|---|
| Category | Pressbook |
| Type | Film Publicity |
| Dimensions | A5 |
| Language | Danish |
| Related people | Dorothy Gish (actress) |
| Herbert Wilcox (director) | |
| Randle Ayrton (actor) |
Part of the Townly Cooke Collection