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The Royal Oak

(1923)

October 1, 1923• 1h 23m
70%
TMDB Score

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.

Maurice Elvey

Director

Top Billed Cast

BC

Betty Compson

Lady Mildred Cholmondeley

HA

Henry Ainley

Oliver Cromwell

HV

Henry Victor

Charles I / Charles II

TH

Thurston Hall

Colonel Ancketell

CB

Clive Brook

Dorian Clavering

BW

Bertie Wright

Dearlove

PD

Peter Dear

Lord Cholmondeley

DC

Dallas Cairns

Pendrel

BW

Blanche Walker

Parry

RL

Rolf Leslie

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