Drake of England 1935 Directed by Arthur B. Woods

Take to the high seas for a heart-stopping tale of riches, war and romance with England's dashing pirate hero!

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.

Production Country United Kingdom
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gneres Action , Drama
Production Company British International Pictures
Release Date 16 May 1935
104 mins
Cast
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
Arthur Goullet Minor role
Laurence Hanray Minor role