Drake of England

Name: Drake of England
Released: 1935
Rating: 80.79
Cast: George Merritt, Moore Marriott, Donald Wolfit, Athene Seyler, Amy Veness

1935

Drama

Action

Imposing Canadian-born stage actor and playwright Matherson Lang 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.

Directed by:

Arthur B. Woods

Written by:

Marjorie Deans Clifford Grey Ákos Tolnay Louis N. Parker

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Starring:

Athene Seyler

Donald Wolfit

Moore Marriott Amy Veness George Merritt Sam Livesey Jane Baxter Henry Mollison Matheson Lang

Ben Webster

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Drama, Action, Biography

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1935

Drama

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Rated 01 Aug 2016

For a 1935 British film Drake of England was a very solid attempt at a serious historic drama. Tells the tale of the famous sea captain Sir Francis Drake, and manages to give it the energy needed to make it intriguing. Doesn't exactly have great screen personalities, but from a theatrical point of view they portray their characters like heavyweights. At times they do try a little too hard compared to what limitations they had to work with, but it all comes off rather well.

Rated 01 Aug 2016

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