The Royal Oak (film)
The Royal Oak is a 1923 British silent historical drama film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Betty Compson, Henry Ainley and Henry Victor.[1] It was based on a play The Royal Oak by Henry Hamilton and Augustus Harris. The title references the Royal Oak in which Charles is said to have hidden. The film proved popular and was re-released in 1929.
| The Royal Oak | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Maurice Elvey |
| Written by | Henry Hamilton (play) Augustus Harris (play) Lucita Squier |
| Starring | Betty Compson Henry Ainley Henry Victor |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Stoll Pictures Equity British Films (re-release) |
Release date | October 1923 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Premise
A woman disguises herself as Charles II in order to allow the real King to escape Oliver Cromwell's troops after the Royalist defeat at the Battle of Worcester.
Cast
- Betty Compson - Lady Mildred Cholmondeley
- Henry Ainley - Oliver Cromwell
- Henry Victor - Charles I / Charles II
- Thurston Hall - Colonel Ancketell
- Clive Brook - Dorian Clavering
- Bertie Wright - Dearlove
- Peter Dear - Lord Cholmondeley
- Dallas Cairns - Pendrel
- Blanche Walker - Parry
- Rolf Leslie - Melchizedek
References
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