The Dictator

1935
1h 26m
History
Romance

6.5TMDB(2)

Overview

The film depicts a dramatic episode in Danish history: the tumultous relationship between King Christian VII of Denmark and his English consort Caroline Matilda in Eighteenth century Copenhagen and the Queen's tragic affair with the royal physician and liberal reformer Johann Friedrich Struensee.

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Setting
Set in Copenhagen
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Music
Music by Karol Rathaus
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Franz Planer
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Details

Director: Victor Saville
Writers: Benn W. LevyWriter
Jan LustigWriter
Hans WilhelmWriter
M. LoganStory
Status: Released
Release date: February 7, 1935
Original language: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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Cast

Clive BrookDr. Struensee
Madeleine CarrollQueen Caroline Matilde of Danmark
Emlyn WilliamsKing Christian VII of Danmark
Helen HayeQueen Mother Juliana
Frank CellierSir Murray Keith
Isabel JeansVon Eyben
Alfred DraytonCount Brandt
Nicholas HannenPrime Minister Guldberg of Denmark
Ruby MillerMadame Hilda
Heather ThatcherLady of the Court
James Carew
Mitchelson-Hill
Romilly Lunge
Hilda Campbell-RussellLady of the Court (uncredited)
Fryda GagneMinor Role (uncredited)
Sally GrayMinor Role (uncredited)
Norma WhalleyMinor Role (uncredited)
Gibb McLaughlin

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