The Royal Oak

The Royal Oak

Drama, History | Oct. 1, 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.

The Royal Oak

Drama, History | Oct. 1, 1923

The Royal Oak
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.
Producers Stoll Picture Productions
Original title The Royal Oak
Directors Maurice Elvey
Writers Augustus Harris, Lucita Squier, Henry Hamilton

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

Peter Dear

as Lord Cholmondeley

Dallas Cairns

as Pendrel

Blanche Walker

as Parry

Rolf Leslie

as Melchizedek