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
Writer:
Lucita Squier
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Betty Compson as Lady Mildred Cholmondeley |
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Henry Ainley as Oliver Cromwell |
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Henry Victor as Charles I / Charles II |
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Thurston Hall as Colonel Ancketell |
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Clive Brook as Dorian Clavering |
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Bertie Wright as Dearlove |
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Peter Dear as Lord Cholmondeley |
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Dallas Cairns as Pendrel |
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Blanche Walker as Parry |
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Rolf Leslie as Melchizedek |
| Writing | Augustus Harris | Theatre Play |
| Directing | Maurice Elvey | Director |
| Writing | Lucita Squier | Screenplay |
| Writing | Henry Hamilton | Theatre Play |