William of Orange (1934)
The first 'official' Dutch sound film was presented as a historic document on the history of the Netherlands, highlighting the importance of prince William of Orange's role during the Eighty Years war. His story is told in a series of short episodes, spanning his sudden rise to prince of Orange in 1844 to his murder by Balthasar Gerards in 1584.
Director: Jan Teunissen
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Cor Van der Lugt Melsert as Prins van Oranje |
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Louise Kooiman as Juliana van Stolberg |
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Willy Haak as Louise de Coligny |
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Cor Hermus as Karel V |
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Cruys Voorbergh as Philips II |
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Daan Van Olleffen as Philibert van Brussel |
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Willem Huysmans as Burgemeester van Den Briel |
| Art | Henk Wegerif | Set Dresser |
| Sound | Charles Métain | Sound |
| Camera | Akos Farkas | Director of Photography |
| Sound | Bernhard van den Sigtenhorst Meyer | Music |
| Directing | Jan Teunissen | Director |
| Writing | Jan Teunissen | Scenario Writer |
