The Royal Oak (1923)
King Charles flees and hides in a huge oak tree when the troops loyal to Oliver Cromwell close in. The royal entourage is disguised, and the king's sweetheart masquerades as Charles. Only when she is brought before Cromwell is it discovered the switch has been made.
Director: Maurice Elvey
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 83 min
Release Date: October 1, 1923
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
Screenplay
- Augustus Harris (Theatre Play)
- Lucita Squier (Screenplay)
- Henry Hamilton (Theatre Play)
Production: Stoll Picture Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
More Films by Director: Maurice Elvey
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Royal Oak about?
- King Charles flees and hides in a huge oak tree when the troops loyal to Oliver Cromwell close in. The royal entourage is disguised, and the king's sweetheart masquerades as Charles. Only when she is brought before Cromwell is it discovered the switch has been made.
- Who directed The Royal Oak?
- The Royal Oak was directed by Maurice Elvey.
- Who stars in The Royal Oak?
- The Royal Oak stars Betty Compson, Henry Ainley, Henry Victor, Thurston Hall, Clive Brook, Bertie Wright.
- How long is The Royal Oak?
- The Royal Oak has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
- What genre is The Royal Oak?
- The Royal Oak is a Drama, History film.
- Where was The Royal Oak produced?
- The Royal Oak was produced in United Kingdom.