The Royal Oak

Name: The Royal Oak
Director: Maurice Elvey
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 1923-10-01
Duration: 83 min
Cast: Betty Compson, Henry Ainley, Henry Victor, Thurston Hall, Clive Brook

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1923 · 83 min · Drama · History · TMDB 7.0/10

Overview

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.

Directed by Maurice Elvey

Cast

Betty Compson — Lady Mildred Cholmondeley
Henry Ainley — Oliver Cromwell
Henry Victor — Charles I / Charles II
Thurston Hall — Colonel Ancketell
Clive Brook — Dorian Clavering