The Royal Oak (1923)

7.0/10 • 83 min • 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.

Cast

Betty Compson

Lady Mildred Cholmondeley

Henry Ainley

Oliver Cromwell

Henry Victor

Charles I / Charles II

Thurston Hall

Colonel Ancketell

Clive Brook

Dorian Clavering

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