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Drake of England
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Drake of England

1935-05-16 · 104 min · ★ 6.8

Action · Drama

Imposing Canadian-born stage actor and playwright Matherson Lang was one of the twentieth century's great Shakespearean players, and became Britain's foremost screen actor during the 1920s; in Drake of England, one of his final films, he takes the title role in Arthur Woods' portrayal of the life and times of the flamboyant piratical adventurer who founded Britain's sea fortunes. From clandestine romance at the court of Elizabeth I to conquests in the newly discovered lands of South America and spectacular victory over the Armada, Drake of England offers a panoramic overview of Drake's life.

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Directors
Arthur B. Woods
Production companies
British International Pictures
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Matheson LangMatheson LangFrancis Drake
Jane BaxterJane BaxterElizabeth Sydenham
Athene SeylerAthene SeylerQueen Elizabeth
Henry MollisonHenry MollisonJohn Doughty
Donald WolfitDonald WolfitThomas Doughty
Ben WebsterBen WebsterLord Burghley
George MerrittGeorge MerrittTom Moore
Amy VenessAmy VenessMother Moore
Sam LiveseySir George Sydenham
Margaret HalstanMargaret HalstanLady Sydenham
Charles QuatermaineParson Fletcher
Allan JeayesAllan JeayesDon Bernardino
Gibb McLaughlinGibb McLaughlinDon Enriquez
Helen HayeHelen HayeLady Lennox
Moore MarriottMoore MarriottBright
Arthur GoulletMinor role
Laurence HanrayLaurence HanrayMinor role
Torin ThatcherTorin Thatcher

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