The Divine Lady
1928 · 99 min · ★ 5.3 · Drama, History, Romance, War
Lady Hamilton's love affair with Admiral Horatio Nelson rocks the British Empire.
Directed by Frank Lloyd · Written by E. Barrington
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Corinne Griffith Lady Emma Hart Hamilton -
Victor Varconi Horatio Nelson -
H.B. Warner Sir William Hamilton -
Ian Keith Honorable Charles Greville -
Marie Dressler Mrs. Hart -
Montagu Love Capt. Hardy -
William Conklin Romney -
Dorothy Cumming Queen Maria Carolina -
Michael Vavitch King Ferdinand -
Evelyn Hall Duchess of Devonshire -
Helen Jerome Eddy Lady Nelson -
Ben Alexander Young lieutenant
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