Episodes from the life of Elizabeth I, Queen of England (1533-1603), focusing on her ill-fated love affair with Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Sarah BernhardtQueen Elizabeth I | Queen Elizabeth I |
 Lou TellegenRobert Devereux, Earl of Essex | Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex |
 Max MaxudianHoward, Earl of Nottingham (as Maxudian) | Howard, Earl of Nottingham (as Maxudian) |
| NNita RomaniArabella, the Countess of Nottingham (as Mlle. Romani) | Arabella, the Countess of Nottingham (as Mlle. Romani) |
 Jean AngeloSeymour | Seymour |
 Jean ChameroyLord Bacon (as Harmeroy) | Lord Bacon (as Harmeroy) |
 Albert DecoeurSir Francis Drake (as Decoeur) | Sir Francis Drake (as Decoeur) |
 Georges DeneubourgBiron | Biron |
 Marie-Louise DervalLady Howard | Lady Howard |
 Henri DesfontainesNot listed | Not listed |
 Guy FavièresWorcester | Worcester |
 Paul GuidéShakespeare | Shakespeare |
| PPaul LaurentJacques Stuart | Jacques Stuart |
 Jane MaylianesLady Southwell | Lady Southwell |
| SSuzanne SeylorLady Russell | Lady Russell |