Drama ·History · United Kingdom · 1923 · 1h 23m

The Royal Oak

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Director
Maurice Elvey
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
Crew
Lucita Squier — Screenplay
Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
lost film
Key Collaborators
Maurice Elvey Director Lucita Squier Screenplay
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