Drake of England (1935)
Take to the high seas for a heart-stopping tale of riches, war and romance with England's dashing pirate hero!
Imposing Canadian-born stage actor and playwright Matherson Lang was one of the twentieth century's great Shakespearean players, and became Britain's foremost screen actor during the 1920s; in Drake of England, one of his final films, he takes the title role in Arthur Woods' portrayal of the life and times of the flamboyant piratical adventurer who founded Britain's sea fortunes. From clandestine romance at the court of Elizabeth I to conquests in the newly discovered lands of South America and spectacular victory over the Armada, Drake of England offers a panoramic overview of Drake's life.
Director: Arthur B. Woods
Genre: Action, Drama
Runtime: 104 min
Release Date: May 16, 1935
Cast
- Matheson Lang - Francis Drake
- Jane Baxter - Elizabeth Sydenham
- Athene Seyler - Queen Elizabeth
- Henry Mollison - John Doughty
- Donald Wolfit - Thomas Doughty
- Ben Webster - Lord Burghley
- George Merritt - Tom Moore
- Amy Veness - Mother Moore
- Sam Livesey - Sir George Sydenham
- Margaret Halstan - Lady Sydenham
Screenplay
Music: G.H. Clutsam
Cinematography: Ronald Neame, Claude Friese-Greene
Production: British International Pictures
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Drake of England about?
- Imposing Canadian-born stage actor and playwright Matherson Lang was one of the twentieth century's great Shakespearean players, and became Britain's foremost screen actor during the 1920s; in Drake of England, one of his final films, he takes the title role in Arthur Woods' portrayal of the life and times of the flamboyant piratical adventurer who founded Britain's sea fortunes. From clandestine romance at the court of Elizabeth I to conquests in the newly discovered lands of South America and spectacular victory over the Armada, Drake of England offers a panoramic overview of Drake's life.
- Who directed Drake of England?
- Drake of England was directed by Arthur B. Woods.
- Who stars in Drake of England?
- Drake of England stars Matheson Lang, Jane Baxter, Athene Seyler, Henry Mollison, Donald Wolfit, Ben Webster.
- How long is Drake of England?
- Drake of England has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- What genre is Drake of England?
- Drake of England is a Action, Drama film.
- Where was Drake of England produced?
- Drake of England was produced in United Kingdom.