The Royal Oak

October 1, 1923

83 minutes

Maurice Elvey

Drama History

Overview

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.

Movie Details

Release Date

October 1, 1923

Runtime

83 minutes

Director

Maurice Elvey

Production Companies

Stoll Picture Productions

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

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