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The Royal Oak

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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.

10-01-1923

1h 23m

The Royal Oak

Main Cast

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:: Maurice Elvey

Production:: Stoll Picture Productions

Key Crew

Theatre Play:: Henry Hamilton

Locations and Languages

Country:: GB; US

Filming:: GB

Languages:: en

Main Cast

Betty Compson

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Betty Compson (March 19, 1897 – April 18, 1974) was an American actress and film producer. Most famous in silent films and early talkies, she is best known in her performances in The Docks of New York and The Barker, the latter earning a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress.

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