The Royal Oak

Name: The Royal Oak
Released: 1923-10-01

Directed By: Maurice Elvey

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 & Crew

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