The Royal Oak

1h 23m
DramaHistory
7

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.

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

Crew

Maurice Elvey
Director
Lucita Squier
Screenplay
Augustus Harris
Theatre Play
Henry Hamilton
Theatre Play

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