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The Royal Oak is a 1923 British silent historical drama film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Betty Compson, Henry Ainley and Henry Victor. The screenplay concerns a woman who disguises herself as Charles II. It was based on a play The Royal Oak by Henry Hamilton and Augustus Harris the title of which is a reference to the Royal Oak in which Charles is said to have hidden.
The film proved popular and was re-released in 1929.
Original Release
10/01/1923
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| 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 |
Directors
Writers
Henry Hamilton, Augustus Harris, Lucita Squier
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| 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 |
