Nelson, also cited as Nelson: The Story of England's Immortal Naval Hero, is a 1918 British historical film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Donald Calthrop, Malvina Longfellow and Ivy Close. Its screenplay is based on the biography of Admiral Horatio Nelson by Robert Southey. Cast Donald Calthrop - Horatio Nelson Malvina Longfellow - Lady Hamilton Ivy Close - Mrs. Nesbit Ernest Thesiger - Wiliam Pitt Allan Jeayes - Sir William Hamilton Edward O'Neill - King of Naples Teddy Arundell - Captain Berry Eric Barker - Nelson as a child References External links 1918 films 1910s historical films British black-and-white films British historical films British biographical films British silent feature films 1910s English-language films Cultural depictions of Emma, Lady Hamilton Napoleonic Wars naval films Seafaring films Films directed by Maurice Elvey Films set in the 1800s Films based on biographies Cultural depictions of Horatio Nelson 1910s biographical films 1910s British films Silent adventure films