The Royal Oak
Sign in to save1923 film by Maurice Elvey
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7.0King 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.
Released: 1923-10-0183 minDir: Maurice ElveyDrama, History
Cast
- Betty Compson as Lady Mildred Cholmondeley
- Henry Ainley as Oliver Cromwell
- Henry Victor as Charles I / Charles II
- Thurston Hall as Colonel Ancketell
- Clive Brook as Dorian Clavering
- Bertie Wright as Dearlove
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Key dates
- Published
- 1 January 1923
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- film
- Genre
- historical film
- Country of origin
- United Kingdom
- Main subject
- English Civil War
- Director
- Maurice Elvey
- Cast member
- Henry Victor
- Narrative location
- Shropshire
- Duration
- +82
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- P462
- black-and-white
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Categories
1920s historical drama films1923 British films1923 drama films1923 English-language films1923 filmsBritish black-and-white filmsBritish silent feature filmsBritish silent historical drama filmsCultural depictions of Charles II of EnglandCultural depictions of Charles I of EnglandCultural depictions of Oliver CromwellEnglish Civil War films