Drake of England(1935)
Take to the high seas for a heart-stopping tale of riches, war and romance with England's dashing pirate hero!
Drake of England 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.
Drake of England (1935) is a action and drama film directed by Arthur B. Woods, released on May 16, 1935 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Matheson Lang, Jane Baxter, Athene Seyler and Henry Mollison. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Arthur B. Woods
- Writers:
- Marjorie Deans, Clifford Grey, Ákos Tolnay
- Producers:
- Walter C. Mycroft
- Cinematographer:
- Claude Friese-Greene
- Production:
- British International Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Drake of England Cast & Crew
Main cast
Matheson Lang
as Francis Drake
Jane Baxter
as Elizabeth Sydenham
Athene Seyler
as Queen Elizabeth
Henry Mollison
as John Doughty
Donald Wolfit
as Thomas Doughty
Ben Webster
as Lord Burghley
George Merritt
as Tom Moore
Amy Veness
as Mother Moore
- Sam Livesey
Sam Livesey
as Sir George Sydenham
Margaret Halstan
as Lady Sydenham
- Charles Quatermaine
Charles Quatermaine
as Parson Fletcher
Allan Jeayes
as Don Bernardino
Key crew
Directed by Arthur B. Woods, written by Marjorie Deans, Clifford Grey and Ákos Tolnay, produced by Walter C. Mycroft.
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Drake of England Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 5 ratings.
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Drake of England – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Drake of England online?
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Drake of England (1935) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Drake of England?
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The main cast of Drake of England (1935) includes Matheson Lang, Jane Baxter, Athene Seyler, Henry Mollison and Donald Wolfit. The film was directed by Arthur B. Woods. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Drake of England released?
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Drake of England was released on May 16, 1935 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is Drake of England worth watching?
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Drake of England (1935) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.