The Royal Oak

  • October 1923
  • 1hr

    23mins

  • Drama
  • History
  • Directed by

    Maurice Elvey,

    Starring

    Betty Compson,

    Henry Ainley,

    Henry Victor,

    Thurston Hall

    ...

    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.