Drake of England
“Take to the high seas for a heart-stopping tale of riches, war and romance with England's dashing pirate hero!”
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Matheson Lang
Francis Drake
Jane Baxter
Elizabeth Sydenham
Athene Seyler
Queen Elizabeth
Henry Mollison
John Doughty
Donald Wolfit
Thomas Doughty
Ben Webster
Lord Burghley
George Merritt
Tom Moore
Amy Veness
Mother Moore
Sam Livesey
Sir George Sydenham
Margaret Halstan
Lady Sydenham
Charles Quatermaine
Parson Fletcher
Allan Jeayes
Don Bernardino
Gibb McLaughlin
Don Enriquez
Helen Haye
Lady Lennox
Moore Marriott
Bright
Arthur Goullet
Minor role
Laurence Hanray
Minor role
Torin Thatcher
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur B. Woods
- Screenplay & Story
- Ákos Tolnay, Clifford Grey, Marjorie Deans, Louis N. Parker, Norman Watson
- Original Score
- G.H. Clutsam
- Original Title
- Drake of England
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- British International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur B. Woods
Ákos Tolnay, Clifford Grey, Marjorie Deans, Louis N. Parker, Norman Watson
G.H. Clutsam
Ronald Neame, Claude Friese-Greene
Walter C. Mycroft
Department Leadership Roster
Walter C. Mycroft
Producer
Arthur B. Woods
Director
Ronald Neame
Director of Photography
Ákos Tolnay
Writer
Clifford Grey
Writer
Marjorie Deans
Writer
Claude Friese-Greene
Director of Photography
Norman Watson
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Drake of England
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What is Drake of England about?
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.
Who directed Drake of England?
Drake of England was directed by Arthur B. Woods.
Who stars in Drake of England?
The principal cast of Drake of England includes Matheson Lang, Jane Baxter, Athene Seyler, Henry Mollison, Donald Wolfit.
When was Drake of England released and how long is it?
Drake of England was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Drake of England?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Drake of England was composed by G.H. Clutsam.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Drake of England?
Drake of England holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).